Maza Exp
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2013
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Maza Exp, the earliest from 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 12, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Maza Exp's record stops at Nov 12, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Maza Exp is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Nov 12, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE MEAT COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK.
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Jan 26, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE OF COCA-COLA REACH-IN COOLER AT 45F. MUST MAINTAIN BELOW 40F OR USE STRICTLY FOR BEVERAGES AND UNCUT FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. MANAGER REMOVED ALL CUT VEGETABLES FROM THE COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Dec 29, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE OF COCA-COLA REACH-IN COOLER AT 43F. MUST MAINTAIN BELOW 40F OR USE STRICTLY FOR BEVERAGES AND UNCUT FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST STORE ALL FROZEN FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE ANY BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE THREADS FROM MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Dec 19, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 13, 2011
License
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL KNIVES AND MEAT GRINDER MUST BE REMOVED FROM MOP SINK AREA TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. AREA TOO SMALL TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS AT FRONT AND REAR SERVER STATIONS DIRTY WITH DEBRIS, BROKEN GLASS. MUST CLEAN. ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BOTH WASHROOM DOORS MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR LADIES WASHROOM. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND FOUND DIRTY AT NOZZLE AND HANDLES. FOUND BLOCKED BY REACH IN COOLER. MUST MAKE ACCESSIBLE AND CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maza Exp last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maza Exp on file is from Nov 12, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maza Exp?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Maza Exp.
Has Maza Exp's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maza Exp have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maza Exp means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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