Mimi's Churros
Last inspected: May 4, 2012
90
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Mimi's Churros, the earliest from 2010. Mimi's Churros was last inspected on May 4, 2012. 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 Mimi's Churros dates to May 4, 2012.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited four times.
Mimi's Churros' latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
May 4, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILING HAS A HOLE EAST OF THE FRONT KITCHEN HOOD AND NUMBEROUS MISSING CEILING TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FRONT KITCHEN BATHROOM HAS A BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE SINK, THE HOT WATER CAN STILL BE TURNED ON, REPAIR THE HANDLE. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A SMALL LEAK, REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Apr 27, 2012
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: OVER 25 RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE BASEMENT AND GARAGE PERIMETERS, ACTIVE RODENT HOLES WERE FOUND IN THE BASEMENT RAFTERS AND AROUND THE PLUMBING STACK. ORKIN PEST CONTROL IS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, CLEAN UP ALL EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND SEAL UP ALL POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE/ENTRY POINTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: A HOLE AROUND THE KITCHEN FLOOR DRAIN LEAKS SPILLED GREASE FROM THE FRYERS INTO THE BASEMENT, REPAIR THE FLOOR. REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILDUP FROM EVERY FLOOR AREA THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT, GARAGE AND KITCHENS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILING HAS A HOLE EAST OF THE FRONT KITCHEN HOOD AND NUMBEROUS MISSING CEILING TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FRONT KITCHEN BATHROOM HAS A BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE SINK, THE HOT WATER CAN STILL BE TURNED ON, REPAIR THE HANDLE. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A SMALL LEAK, REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Apr 15, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 7, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT THE SINK IN THE BACK PREP AREA. NO SOAP IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IN THE BACK AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED SAME. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-030.
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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. FOUND 45-50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE CLOSET IST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN. CALL YOUR LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO HAVE TECH COME HERE TO SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN ALL THE DEEP FRYERS 8 OF THEM HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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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. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN THE FURNACE CLOSET,BACK PREP AREA UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE LIGHT SHELDS OVER THE LIGHTS IN THE BACK PREP AREA.
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Mar 4, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN ENCLOSED GARAGE STORAGE AREA & 15 ON FLOOR IN CORNER BEHIND UNUSED ICE CREAM MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA- MUST CLEAN & SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS AND RODENT PROOF BOTTOMS OF GARAGE DOOR (1/4 INCH GAP WITH VERY FLIMSY RUBBER ON BOTTOM) AND REAR DOUBLE DOORS(1/8 INCH GAPS NOTED).- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS
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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. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SIDES OF & EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS & COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, INTERIORS OF COOLERS & FREEZERS AS NEEDED, UNUSED EQUIPMENT KEPT ON PREMISES AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS INCLUDING BASEMENT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS,BEHIND & UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL MISSING & CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. ALL ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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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. CLEAN & PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA BY REAR DOORS AND IN CLOSET WHERE FURNACE IS LOCATED. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT.
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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. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD FOR FLOOR DRAIN AT 3 COMP. SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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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. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN ENCLOSED GARAGE STORAGE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mimi's Churros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mimi's Churros on file is from May 4, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mimi's Churros?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mimi's Churros.
Has Mimi's Churros' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mimi's Churros have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mimi's Churros 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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