Mundial Restaurant

1640 W 18Th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 6, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Mundial Restaurant, the earliest from 2010. On Jul 6, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 6, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Food in original container, properly labeled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Mundial Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Jul 6, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 14, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 10, 2012
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: THE BASEMENT HAS 3-4 INCHES OF WASTE WATER POOLED THROUGHOUT, BUSINESS OWNER STATES THE WATER COMES IN WHEN ITS RAINING OUTSIDE AND THE LANDLORD IS AWARE. REMOVE ALL WASTE WATER AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM CAUSING THE FLOODING IN THE BASEMENT. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ENTIRE BASEMENT. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-020 H000075458
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OVER 15 LIVE COCKROACHESWERE FOUND ON THE WALLNEXT TO THE GRIDDLE AND STOVE AND IN THE PRINTERS ON THE SERVING LINE. CLEAN UP ALL EVIDENCE OF COCKROACH ACTIVITY. wASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND REPAIR ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES WHERE HARBORAGE WAS FOUND. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-020 H000075458
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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: THE GUARDIAN PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK IS INCOMPLETE, HAS AN EXPIRED LICENSE AND NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT UP TO CODE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 H000075459
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING FOOD PREPARATION ( FOOD BEING COOKED, STOCK COOKING AND COOLING) A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared, the only certified manager begins work at 10:30 am. Obtain enough certified managers to cover your hours of preparation and service. Serious citation 7-38-012 H000075459
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL OPEN FOOD ARTICLES AND DATE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. NO CONSUMER ADVISORYFOR UNDERCOOKED FOODSPOSTED, POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY, SUPPLIED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FRONT SERVING LINE HAS GAPS AND OPENINGS WHERE ROACHES CAN LIVE, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND GAPS SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE GRILL AND LOWER SECTIONS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AND DISHROOM ARE DAMAGED AND FULL OF HOLES AND GAPS, REPAIR THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY 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 CEILINGS IN THE WOMENS ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA HAVE WATER DAMAGE, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CRACKED KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHOW PROOF OF OR INSTALL A ANTI-BACKFLOW DEVICE IN THE EXPRESSO MACHINE. RE-PLUMB THE EXPRESSO MACHINE DRAIN TUBE SO IT EMPTIES INTO A DRAIN LINE, NOT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: THE ICE SCOOP IS STORED IN A DIRTY HOLDER; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE SCOOP AND HOLDER IN DETAIL.
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Dec 15, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. THE WOODEN SHELVES IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM HAS CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE LOOSE PAINT AND PAINT SAME.
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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. THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD STORE AND DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING FLOOR TILES BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. SEAL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS AND PIPES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO SOME WALLS HAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT AND PAINT SAME. SOME CEILING TILES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM ARE WATER STAINED. INTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. VENTS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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Apr 13, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE FLOUR,SUGAR ECT NOT LABELED. INSTUCTED TO LABLE SAME.
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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. THE SHELVES IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM HAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE LOOSE PAINT AND PAINT SAME.
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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. THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN. CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR HAS DUST AND DIRT ON IT.
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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. THE UTILITY/MOP ROOM HAS CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SAME SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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May 4, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED A BROWNISH-COLORED SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE FROM INSIDE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ENTIRE INTERIOR OF MACHINE-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED COOK SCRATCH HER FACE AND TOUCH BREAD WITH BARE HANDS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS -CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS WRAPPED & COVERED STORED IN COOLERS & FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED & DATED.
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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 INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND CAN OPENER WITH BASE ON PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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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 FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. FIND SOURCE OF LEAK IN BASEMENT, CLEAN AND KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THIS AREA.
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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. REPAIR SECTIONS OF WALLS THROUGHOUT THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR, SMOOTH & RE-PAINT SAME WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS & CORNERS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING EXHAUST FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UPON ENTRY TO FOOD PREP AREA FOUND DESIGNATED HANDWASHING FACILITY(1 COMP. PREP SINK) BEING USED TO THAW OUT FROZEN FOODS(i.e. AS A PREP SINK). THIS SINK CAN ONLY BE USED AS A PREP SINK OR DESIGNATED HANDWASHING FACILITY, NOT AS BOTH.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mundial Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mundial Restaurant on file is from Jul 6, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mundial Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mundial Restaurant.

Has Mundial Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mundial Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mundial 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.