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Senor Mariachi Mexican Restaurant

5004 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2013
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Senor Mariachi Mexican Restaurant stretching back to 2011. On Apr 1, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Senor Mariachi Mexican Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 1, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

Across the inspection history, “toilet room doors self closing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 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.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FRONT WASHROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR, WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
37
95
Feb 6, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL COMPLETELY CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY WASH HANDS AT FRONT LINE HANDWASH BOWL LOCATED 10 FT. AWAY FROM PREP AREA.
11
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR TORTILLA REACH IN COOLER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ALL SHELVES/ALONG WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FRONT WASHROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR, WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
37
82
Mar 19, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SCOOPS FOR DRY FOOD (SUGAR,SALT ETC).
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA.
35
90
Aug 30, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE OR NOR PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED AN PREMISES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED NOT OPERATING.
18
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. SEAL FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE FLAT GRILL IN KITCHEN
34
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. PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
38
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. PROVIDE A WORRKING THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
40
82
Aug 23, 2011
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Senor Mariachi Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Senor Mariachi Mexican Restaurant on file is from Apr 1, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Senor Mariachi Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “toilet room doors self closing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Senor Mariachi Mexican Restaurant.

Has Senor Mariachi Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Senor Mariachi Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Senor Mariachi Mexican 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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