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Mexico Lindo Restaurant

3808 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 1, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

Mexico Lindo Restaurant has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Mexico Lindo Restaurant was last inspected on Jun 1, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 1, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 1, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING DRAIN BOARD AT DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSRTUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES AT KITCHEN AREA IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 22, 2017
License
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS,APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT REAR NEAR THE SIDE EXIT DOOR AND OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.ALSO,THE REAR SIDE DOOR IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/2" INCH MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED,HAS A SERIOUS LEAK LOCATED IN REAR BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE GREASE TRAP BOX AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING DRAIN BOARD AT DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSRTUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS/FREEZERS,INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES AT KITCHEN AREA IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 1 SINK STOPPER NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mexico Lindo Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mexico Lindo Restaurant on file is from Jun 1, 2017. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mexico Lindo Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mexico Lindo Restaurant.

Has Mexico Lindo Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mexico Lindo Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mexico Lindo Restaurant 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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