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Play a Del Mar

2532 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2011
100
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Sep 8, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Play a Del Mar's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 8, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Play a Del Mar on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2011
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. THE WALK IN COOLER DOES NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE 68.9. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME. MUST 40F AND BELOW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A.
2
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER ON SITE TO ANY OF THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
9
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM, IN BAR AREA AND IN THE CABINETS TO NUMBEROUS TO COUNT. CLEAN UP ALL AREAS AND CALL YOUR LICENSED PRET CONTROL COMPANY TO SERVICE THIS ESTABILASHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
18
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 AND SANITIZE THE BAR, CABINET, SHELVES,SINKS.
33
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. FLOORS IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND THE BAR AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAME.
34
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 ALL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NEED MORE LIGHT IN THE DINING ROOM AND BAR AREA.
36
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. REMOVE ALL THE CLUTTER AND IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND CLEAN SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Play a Del Mar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Play a Del Mar on file is from Sep 8, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Play a Del Mar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Play a Del Mar 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 Play a Del Mar 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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