Picazos Mexican Grill

12253 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2013

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2012, Picazos Mexican Grill has four inspections in the public record. Picazos Mexican Grill was last inspected on Feb 5, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Picazos Mexican Grill's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 5, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2013

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Jan 29, 2013

Routine

5 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: REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED BEEF 145.2F AND BEANS 144.7F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS NEAR EXPOSED SINK AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREA AND PROPANE TANK FROM WASHROOM.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Aug 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: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR VENTILATION HOOD.

Aug 10, 2012

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Picazos Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Picazos Mexican Grill on file is from Feb 5, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Picazos Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Picazos Mexican Grill.

Has Picazos Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Picazos Mexican Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Picazos Mexican Grill 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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