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Nuevo Chapala Restaurant

3537 E 106Th St, Chicago, IL 60617
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2016
95
Score
Low Risk

Nuevo Chapala Restaurant has been inspected seven times since 2011. Nuevo Chapala Restaurant was last inspected on Jun 16, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 16, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

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.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 16, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNETH THE DISHWASHER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND RUST.
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95
Aug 21, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMTER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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90
Sep 11, 2014
License
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL SMALL WATER PUDDLES IN BASEMENT.MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AFTER CLEANING.
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95
Jul 16, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON BASEMENT FLOORS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL.
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90
Jan 18, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 LIDS FOR BOTH (2) FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/TORTILLA CHIPS.
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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.INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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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.SOME STORAGE,DEBRIS ON BASEMENT FLOORS.MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND ELEVATE ALL STORAGE AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOORS.
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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.DUSTY FAN GUARDS IN FRONT WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN.
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82
Mar 3, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.OBSERVED THE SINGLE SERVICE FORKS,SPOONS IMPROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLE UP( SO THE EMPLOYEE DONT TOUCH THE EATING SURFACE)
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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.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAIR. OBSERVED THE TABLE STORAGE SHELF RUSTY AS WELL AS THE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO PLACE IN CONTAINE.R OF 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nuevo Chapala Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nuevo Chapala Restaurant on file is from Jun 16, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nuevo Chapala Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nuevo Chapala Restaurant.

Has Nuevo Chapala Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nuevo Chapala Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nuevo Chapala 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.

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