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Shaman by Chilam Balam

1438 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2016
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Shaman by Chilam Balam stretching back to 2012. On Sep 30, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Shaman by Chilam Balam since Sep 30, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE COVER ON TH FAN IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 21, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED/ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED SINK BEING USED AS A FOOD PREP SINK WITH UTENSILS, DIRTY FOOD CONTAINER AND BLENDER ATTACHMENT WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED ON THE ADJACENT STOVE TOP. INSTRUCTED THAT EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
11
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT ON COOKS LINE. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN SPRAY NOZZLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE ON THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
38
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN LINEN BEING STORED OVER THE UTILITY MOP SINK SPLASH GUARD. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEAN LINEN.
39
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
40
70
Apr 23, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA WITH PARTS UNSEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
34
95
Oct 30, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT REAR PREP AREA
40
95
Nov 19, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Front entry,rear exit door have 1'4" inch gap at corner, bottom. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry.Also,missing a pest control map locator to identify pest control services for log book.Serious violation 7-38-020.No citation issued.
18
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink not maintained;waste water not properly draining out when middle compartment is filled then released coming up at the right compartment also missing drain board to said sink. Serious violation 7-38-030.No citation issued.
24
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door must be self closing.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shaman by Chilam Balam last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shaman by Chilam Balam on file is from Sep 30, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shaman by Chilam Balam?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shaman by Chilam Balam.

Has Shaman by Chilam Balam's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Shaman by Chilam Balam have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shaman by Chilam Balam 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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