Mexique
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2017
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Going back to 2010, Mexique has 13 inspections in the public record. Mexique was last inspected on Sep 5, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Mexique dates to Sep 5, 2017.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited 10 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Sep 5, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: FOUND BEVERAGE AND FOOD ITEMS STORED NEXT TO TOXIC CHEMICALS: OBSERVED AN OPEN CONTAINER OF THE CLEANING PRODUCT "COMET" WITH DUST PARTICLES OF THE PRODUCT ON THE TOP OF THE BOTTLE SHAKER WITH BOTTLE OPENERS AND BEVERAGE ITEMS STORED NEXT TO THE CLEANING PROUCT UNDER COMPUTER BEHIND THE BAR. ANY PRODUCT CONTAINING CHEMICALS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND STORED SEPARATELY AWAY FROM ANY FOOD AND/OR FOOD CONTACT SURACES. MANAGER RELOCATED THE CLEANING PRODUCT AWAY FROM ANY FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK BUILDUP ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 19, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: KNIVES STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENTS AT FRONT PREP AREA. NEED TO PROVIDEA KNIFE RACK AT SAID AREA CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS LEAKING,OBSERVED A LARGE POT FULL OF WATER UNDER THE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE AT SAID UNIT
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MINERAL BUILD-UP INTERIOER OF THE UPPER ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE, PANELS,SCREWS ETC.NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN ,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON OUTSIDE CEMENT FLOOR BY THE REAR DOOR INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 9, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING, RINSING AND STORING UTENSILS AND STAINLESS BOWL AT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR PREP AREA. MULTI USE UTENSILS WERE NOT SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE: WITH ACCEPTABLE CHEMICAL SANITIZER: BLEACH, QUAT, OR IODINE. MANAGER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOATION: 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE FRONT PREP AREA /DISH ROOM WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.UPON MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INFORMATION GIVEN UNDER THE COMMENT ON 5-7-15, REPORT#1453942. AFTER MY REQUEST CHEMICAL TEST WAS PROVIDED BY THE DISH MACHINE TECHNICIAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-7-2015,REPORT# 1453942 #33-THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS, WHEELS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #35 WALLS WITH PEELING PAINT, FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND CORRECT AT ALL TIMES. #41-ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WE OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: KNIVES STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENTS AT FRONT PREP AREA. NEED TO PROVIDEA KNIFE RACK AT SAID AREA CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS LEAKING,OBSERVED A LARGE POT FULL OF WATER UNDER THE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE AT SAID UNIT
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MINERAL BUILD-UP INTERIOER OF THE UPPER ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE, PANELS,SCREWS ETC.NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN ,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON OUTSIDE CEMENT FLOOR BY THE REAR DOOR INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ONLY FOR HALF OF THE EMPLOYEES,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERIFICATE FOR OTHER EMPLOYEES.
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May 7, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED, WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS, WHEELS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD. ALL FLOOR BASES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS WITH PEELING PAINT, FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND CORRECT AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 16, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, AND SINKS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND BAR AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Dec 11, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, AND SINKS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND BAR AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Apr 9, 2014
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
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Apr 8, 2014
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 59.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD FOOD, GROUND PORK 56.8F AND GUACAMOLE 57.2F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 8LBS, $50. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
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Oct 8, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 1, 2013
Routine
4 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 OVER 20 SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT REAR ON EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER,ON BOXES ABOVE SAME AND ON WALL AND RACK OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER OF LIQUID FOOD SPILL. CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME. FLOOR DRAIN AT 1-COMP PRODUCE SINK, DRAINING SLOWLY. REPAIR SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Feb 6, 2012
Routine
4 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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CONSUMARY ADIVISORY SIGNAGE OR TO DISPLAY ON MENU FOR PUBLIC VIEW.
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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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS/PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR SOME RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALKI-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR,MAINTAIN WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Jun 17, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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 REPAIR BROKEN INTERIOR DOOR TO CHESTER FREEZER
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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. MUST REPLACE BADLY STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL SURFACE NEEDS REPAIRED, REAR HALLWAY AREA, AT CORNERS AND BASE OF WALL
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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 REPAIR KNOB AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND PROVIDE AN EXTENSION TO FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT, ALL DISHES ARE WASHED AT WORKING DISH MACHINE, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZED BASEMENT AREA, DISCARD ALL UNWANTED ITEMS, AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR WANTED ITEMS TO BE STORED OFF FLOOR 6 INCHES
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Jan 28, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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.GASKETS AT 2 DOOR COOLER NEED REPLACEMENT FRONT SERVICE LINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT SERVICE LINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mexique last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mexique on file is from Sep 5, 2017. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mexique?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Mexique.
Has Mexique's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mexique have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mexique 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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