Mi Ciudad Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2016
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Mi Ciudad Restaurant has been inspected seven times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 21, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jan 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT EXTERIOR RUSTY AND CORROSIVE GREASE TRAP BOX BASE UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR BOTH THE BAR 3-COMP SINK AND THE REAR KITCHEN 3-COMP SINK. ON PREMISES ONLY FOUND ONE WORKING SINK STOPPER FOR THE BAR 3-CONP SINK AND THE REAR KITCHEN 3-COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 25, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND DRY FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS, DISH MACHINE, SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVEN, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS, INCLUDING BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA AND REPAINT, AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS,CEILING FANS CUSTOMER AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER KITCHEN AREA,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA,
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Apr 3, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST BUILT-UP ICE IN REAR FREEZER AREA,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR LID OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MORE LIGHT NEEDED IN KITCHEN AREA, ABOVE DISH MACHINE AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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May 24, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE DRY BULK CONTAINERS EXTERIOR PART AND LID, ALL THE HANDLE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(STOVE,DEEP FRYER,GRILL AND ALL HANDLE OF THE COOLERS (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. VERY SLIPPERY FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DRY FOOD SUPPLY STORAGE SHELVE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOK WITH LONG BEARD PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE LONG BEARD.
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May 17, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABEL, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE, SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVEN, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM ALL SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA AND REPAINT, AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DINING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Jun 3, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR LID OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER, AND FRYER DOORS, EXTERIOR OF STOVE, FRYER,AND MICROWAVE INSTRUCTED TO 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. OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED THE REAR PREP AREA WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,BASEMENT STORAGE WALL FRONT NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO OBSERVED THE CEILING FILTER IN DINNING ROOM NOT CLEAN DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE REAR PREP COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Ciudad Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Ciudad Restaurant on file is from Jan 21, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Ciudad Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Mi Ciudad Restaurant.
Has Mi Ciudad Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mi Ciudad Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mi Ciudad 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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