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Mundo Saludable

5649 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 27, 2022
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Mundo Saludable stretching back to 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 27, 2022. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Mundo Saludable dates to Dec 27, 2022.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 27, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT 53.6F AND 52.9F AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A MINIMUM OF 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
50
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR HALLWAY/WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT USED TO SEAL OPENINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARD IN THE WASHROOM MUST BE REMOVED/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST PROVIDE COVING ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE WASHROOM.
55
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC BAG AS A LINER FOR THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST.
49
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD ADDITIVES NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST MAKE UTILITY SERVICE SINK (MOP SINK) ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WATER FILTRATION DISPENSING SYSTEM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED.----RAW WOODEN DOOR FRAME FOR THE HVAC SYSTEM MUST BE PAINTED SEALED.
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58
May 1, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.
2
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 7/31/2019 REPORT #2303926. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPLAY RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT MOP SINK FAUCET AT A TEMPERATURE OF 49.5F. MUST MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
53
58
Jul 31, 2019
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY/SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
5
90
Feb 14, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LID ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY AND NON-CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REAR CEILING TILES WITH EXCESS STAINS AND BULGED,ALSO NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED TO TRACKS(GAPS TO EXPOSED CEILING)NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID TILES.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mundo Saludable last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mundo Saludable on file is from Dec 27, 2022. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mundo Saludable?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mundo Saludable.

Has Mundo Saludable's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mundo Saludable have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mundo Saludable 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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