Mm.Que Rico
Last inspected: May 26, 2015
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Score
Mm.Que Rico appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2011. The latest inspection on file is from May 26, 2015. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Mm.Que Rico's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 26, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Mm.Que Rico's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
May 26, 2015
Routine
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: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE 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 REPAIR RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF STEAMTABLE USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SIDES/TOPS OF COOKING STOVE,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND SECOND FLOOR DINING AND STORAGE ROOMS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HAS DAMAGED CEILING AREA IN KITCHEN NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND IN DINING AREA NEAR WEST WALL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENTILATION COVER SAME AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: HAS BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HAS NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3 COMP SINK AND BAR 3 COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. HAS A WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COPIES OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FROM ANSI APPROVED COURSE FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Aug 9, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE 1ST FLOORS CLOSET AND 2ND FLOOR CLOSETS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Aug 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE 1ST FLOORS CLOSET AND 2ND FLOOR CLOSETS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Oct 25, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; FREEZERS, GRILL AND FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DUST/DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT BAR AREA, CLOSET AT FIRST FLOOR AND THRU-OUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON HOODS/FILTERS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADQUATE LIGHTING, REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURES.
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Nov 19, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS MEAT PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF ONE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUIL-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS INSIDE CLOSETS, BAR AREA AND THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT DAMAGED CEILING AREA IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE EXPOSED SINK AND STEAM TABLE AND CLEAN WEST WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER BAR AREA 3PART SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE THE COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE 1ST FLOORS CLOSET AND 2ND FLOOR CLOSETS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Apr 13, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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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. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST BE CLEANABLE, WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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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 PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR.
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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. UNUSED FLAT GRILL ON COOKS LINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN WHEN NOT IN USE. INTERIOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER DIRTY, MUST 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. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR ON COOKS LINE.
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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. CEILING IN FRONT OF KITCHEN AND IN DINING ROOM AT STAIRWELL TO SECOND FLOOR DAMAGED WITH PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR.
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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. BROKEN/NO VENTILATION IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mm.Que Rico last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mm.Que Rico on file is from May 26, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mm.Que Rico?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mm.Que Rico.
Has Mm.Que Rico's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mm.Que Rico have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mm.Que Rico means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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