Mayan Sol Restaurant — Rojo Gusano
Last inspected: Aug 17, 2021
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Score
Across the available record, Mayan Sol Restaurant — Rojo Gusano has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. On Aug 17, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Mayan Sol Restaurant — Rojo Gusano is from Aug 17, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mayan Sol Restaurant — Rojo Gusano trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 17, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2352277 ON 11/25/19 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. 58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Nov 25, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 4 DRAWER COOK LINE COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR LOCATE THE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Nov 18, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DRY/LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS AND AT CLUTTERED BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND RECCOMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS. OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 4 DRAWER COOK LINE COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR AREA TO REMOVE SYRUP DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR LOCATE THE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY/LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND,UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS IN BASEMENT DRY/LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND BAR AREAS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL HOLE ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM SHOWED MANAGER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. -
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Feb 15, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH BANANA LEAVES IN THE BASEMENT,(WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN, SANITIZE THE CHOPPING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES.
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Jan 26, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH CLHORINE SANITIZER, FINAL RINSE READING AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. TAGGED THE DISH MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE .INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMNET SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH BANANA LEAVES IN THE BASEMENT,(WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN..
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN, SANITIZE THE CHOPPING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN..
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY VISIBLE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 SMALL REACH IN COOLER IN THE BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Feb 27, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 22, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F.MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE PREP 2 DOOR COOLER--CHICKEN AT 50.8F,PORK 54.2F,BEANS AT 46.1-60.9F,SOUR CREAM AT 47.1F,CHEESES 44.1F-46.4F,BEEF AT 56.2F,CUT TOMATOES 44.9F,EGGS AT 46.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: AT THIS TIME,LOW TEMPERATURE KITCHEN DISHWASHER NOT IN USE,WAS TESTED AND NOT SANITIZING AT "0" PPM,TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE DISHWASHER UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED ONCE REPAIRED AND USE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS,MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1965893 DATED:10/04/2016. 38 NO BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT THE COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT AREA. 12/29/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 3/1/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE,CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVETION DEVICE AT WATER LINE FOR THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATOTS LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTERD CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINATIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: : MEN AND WOMENS BATHROOMS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ABOVE THE FAN VENT BUILD UP DUSTS,AND NOTICE IN THE KITHCHEN AREA UNDER THE HOOD THE HAS BULIDUP DUST.AT THE BAR AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IT LEAKING. ALSO NO BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT THE COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT AREA.
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Sep 29, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED UPRIGHT TALL COOLER IN BASEMENT WITH AIR AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ADJUST AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE UPRIGHT TALL REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED SOUR CREAM AT 56.3F CHEESE 52.3F COOKED CHICKEN 46.9F EGGS 54.6F QUESO FRESCO 52.4F, TORILLA SAUCE 52.4F MANAGER IMMEDIATELLY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELLY 68LBS VALUE OF $110 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED SEWAGE BLACK PARTICIALS COMMING OUT FROM THE OPEN FLOOR DRAIN AND GOING INTO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA,AND ALSO NOTICE WATER BACK UP AT THE OTHER 2COMPARTMENT SINK. PREMISES HAS A LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE INSTRUCTED TO USE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PLUMBER ON SITE HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WALLS AND CARDBOARD BOXES BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA AND WALLS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINATIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THUR OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT UNDER THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE MAIN KITCHEN,BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THE CORNERS OF THE FLOOR, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,DISHMACHIN AREA,BASEMENT STORAGE,MOP SINK AREA,ECT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ABOVE PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MEN AND WOMENS BATHROOMS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ABOVE THE FAN VENT BUILD UP DUSTS,AND NOTICE IN THE KITHCHEN AREA UNDER THE HOOD THE HAS BULIDUP DUST.AT THE BAR AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IT LEAKING. ALSO NO BACK FLOW PREVENTOR AT THE COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NEEDS REFRIGERATION THEMOMETERS IN ALL UNITS, IN KITCHEN,BST REFRIGERATION UNITS, FRONT BAR AREA, IN PREP COOLER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLE IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM.
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Mar 14, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE TALL 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED REUSABLE WATER BOTTLES WITH SMALL OPENINGS FOR TABLETOP WATER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A BOTTLE BRUSH TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE SAID BOTTLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVING IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE WALLS WHERE THE WALLS MEET THE FLOORS.
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Jan 22, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS AT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES AT BAR AREA AND COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS, BAR AREA AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND/NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLER SPLATTER WITH FOOD AND GREASE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK IN POOR REPAIR/LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR; ALSO TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER PRESSURE FOR HAND WASHING BOWL INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Oct 26, 2011
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
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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 REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVENS, AND MOP SINK.
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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. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, BAR AREA AND BASEMENT.
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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. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT DININGS AREA AND KITCHEN, SEAL WALL OPENINGS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM, CLEAN AND RE-PAINT WALLS IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND CEILING ATTACHMENTS AT BAR AND DINING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mayan Sol Restaurant — Rojo Gusano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mayan Sol Restaurant — Rojo Gusano on file is from Aug 17, 2021. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mayan Sol Restaurant — Rojo Gusano?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Mayan Sol Restaurant — Rojo Gusano.
Has Mayan Sol Restaurant — Rojo Gusano's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mayan Sol Restaurant — Rojo Gusano have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mayan Sol Restaurant — Rojo Gusano 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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