Mi Cabanita

4612 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Mi Cabanita. Mi Cabanita was last inspected on Mar 31, 2010. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Mi Cabanita's record stops at Mar 31, 2010, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about seven violations before that.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mi Cabanita is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 10, 2010

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. 8 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR IN ENCLOSED HOT WATER TANK CLOSET IN REAR- MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS,& SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND- NO CITATION ISSUED

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. ATTACH METAL DRAINBOARD TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA

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. REPAIR OR REPLACE TOP OF DEEP FREEZER IN REAR

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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT

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. REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVINGS THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL OPENINGS & CRACKS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER CANOPY IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

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. REPAIR BOTH EXHAUSTS IN THE WASHROOMS.

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. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN CORNER BY HOT WATER TANK CLOSET IN REAR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mi Cabanita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mi Cabanita on file is from Mar 31, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Mi Cabanita's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mi Cabanita have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mi Cabanita 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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