Neveria La Flor De Mayo 2

1819 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 6, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Neveria La Flor De Mayo 2, the earliest from 2015. Neveria La Flor De Mayo 2 was last inspected on Sep 6, 2017. 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 Neveria La Flor De Mayo 2 dates to Sep 6, 2017.

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

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Neveria La Flor De Mayo 2 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Sep 6, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 28, 2017
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: HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. THERE WAS A BOWL INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE NOTHING IN, ON OR IN FRONT OF HAND SINK AND TO USE IT FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING. MAINTAIN SAME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: THERE WAS NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED TO SANITIZE THE DISHES AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OF FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD ON THE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: THE WASH CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 20, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING, PALETAS, CHIPS, ETC.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUT FRUIT IN FREEZER WITH GROCERY BAGS. NOT FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS, MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC. ALSO NEED TO REPAIR CONDENSATION LINE WHICH IS LEAKING IN THE 3 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ALSO REPAIR BASEMENT STAIRS NOT SECURED.OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF REAR UNDER MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Jul 7, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: PREMISES ASKED FOR EXTENTION SNEEZE GUARD ORDERED 38 FEET TOTAL LENGHT, 22" HEIGHT, AND 10" TOP 1/4 CLEAN SAFETY GLASS. TO BE INSTALLED BY 7/15/2016.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE WITH OUTPROPER LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING, PALETAS,CHIPS, ETC.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUT FURIT IN FREEZER BAGS/ NOT FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC. ALSO NEED TO REPAIR CONDENSATION LINE WHICH IS LEAKING IN THE FRONT 3 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ALSO REPAIR BASEMENT STAIRS NOT SECURED. OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF REAR UNDER MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Jun 27, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICECREAM NOT PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMERS. NO SNEEZE GUARDS AT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA, ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE BARIER OR MOVE TOPPING FOR THE ICECREAM RACK, CUSTOMER CAN OPEN WHEN EMPLOYEES ARE WORKING NEED TO PROVIDE PROPER SNEEZE GUARD/ BARIER FROM CUSTOMERS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005a.
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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: OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME FROM REPORT #1588375 DATED 11/09/2015, CORRECT BY DATE 2/9/2016. #34 CLEAN FLOORS NEAR FURNACE ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT. # 35 CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND #41 REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND BULK CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPER LABELING.PALETAS,CHIPS ETC.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUT FRUIT IN FREEZER IN A GROCERY BAG/ NOT A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS, MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC.ALSO NEED TO REPAIR CONDENSATION LINE WHICH IS LEAKING IN THE FRONT 3 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPAIR BASEMENT STAIRS NOT SECURED. OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF REAR UNDER THE MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE BASEMENT FLOOR IS OPEN PIPE REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE AND RECEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR YARD/REAR OF BUILDING, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. OBSERVED THREE LARGE , 1 SMALL PROPANE TANK IN BASEMENT ABOVE BUSINESS AND 4 APARTMENTS 2 REAR/2 FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PROPANE TANKS.
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Nov 16, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS NEAR FURNACE ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND BULK CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Nov 9, 2015
Routine
10 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: OBSERVED 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND CRATES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. OBSERVED LARGE 2" HOLE ON TOP LEFT CORNER OF BASEMENT DOOR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHAKE MIXER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND BULK CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Feb 18, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL BOXES OF TOGO CONTAINERS MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PTRAP AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Neveria La Flor De Mayo 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Neveria La Flor De Mayo 2 on file is from Sep 6, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Neveria La Flor De Mayo 2?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Neveria La Flor De Mayo 2.

Has Neveria La Flor De Mayo 2's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Neveria La Flor De Mayo 2 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Neveria La Flor De Mayo 2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.