Mi Pueblo #1

2113 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 27, 2011

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Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Apr 27, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Mi Pueblo #1 dates to Apr 27, 2011.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit.

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

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Mi Pueblo #1 on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History

Apr 27, 2011

Tag Removal

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: remains to be corrected.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: remains to be corrected.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: remains to be corrected.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: remains to be corrected.

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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: remains to be corrected.

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Apr 25, 2011

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT 50.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL REACH IN COOLER,PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.TAGGED THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE AND REMOVE THE TAG. PLEASE FAX LETTER TO 312 746-4240 ATTENTION BRIAN TURKALY, WHEN THE PREP COOLER IS AT 40F TEMPERATURE.CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMP INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. BEEF AT 50.1F, TONGUE AT 52.1F, CHICKEN AT 51.3, CHORIZO AT 53.5F, GROUND BEEF AT 55.0F, CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 55.1F COOLER TEMP AT 50.1F. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS TOTAL 6.5 LBS. WORTH $25.35. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40F OR LESS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER DURING STORAGE.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE TWO REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT AREA, THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE GRILL AND STOVE AND MAINTAIN. MISSING BLACK PLASTIC BASEBOARD UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FILTER BY THE HOOD, CEILING VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM, FAN COVER OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER, BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER, WALL VENT BESIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA,AND WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL AND STOVE AND MAINTAIN.MUST SEAL THE HOLE ON THE INTERIOR BOTTOM PART OF THE FRONT COUNTER.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.LEAKING ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE TWO REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA AND IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mi Pueblo #1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mi Pueblo #1 on file is from Apr 27, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mi Pueblo #1?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mi Pueblo #1.

Has Mi Pueblo #1's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mi Pueblo #1 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mi Pueblo #1 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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