Spanglish Mexican Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2020
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Score
Across the available record, Spanglish Mexican Kitchen has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The most recent report on file is from Jan 9, 2020. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Spanglish Mexican Kitchen dates to Jan 9, 2020.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Spanglish Mexican Kitchen trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AND SPILL ABSORBANT FOR VOMIT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED FOR HIS VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS. OBSERVED THE TOP COVER TO THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE TOP TO ICE MACHINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE CLOSET INSIDE OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST AND TO CLEAN THE VENTILATIN FAN ON THE WASHROOM CEILING TO REMOVE DUST.
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Feb 15, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. 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: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Feb 13, 2019
License
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING PEST CONTROL REQUIREMENTS. FACILITY WITHOUT LICENSE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ONSITE FOR REVIEW OR LICENSE PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL AND LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET FACILITY IN DISREPAIR, UTILIZED AS FOOD STORAGE AND ARTICLES STORAGE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE WATER CLOSET/ TOILET ROOMS ARE PROHIBITED FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND REPAIR TOILET FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RACKS AND OIL STORED OUTSIDE OF FACILITY IN REAR HALLWAY. MUST MOVED ITEMS FOR FACILITY INSIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD IN FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT IN RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR( WONT STAY ON). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET FACILITY UTILIZED AS FOOD STORAGE (DEEP FREEZER WITH FOOD INSIDE) AND ARTICLES (SINGLE USE ARTICLES)STORAGE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE WATER CLOSET/ TOILET ROOMS ARE PROHIBITED FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND REPAIR TOILET FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 14, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER DOOR GASKET FOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Jun 7, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TAMALES, BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES LOCATED IN THE REACH IN FREEZER, REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER, PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARD BOARD AS A SHELF LINER, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS LOCATED IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS, ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE CONDENSER LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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May 31, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, FISH) INSIDE AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLD UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PREP COOLER UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, FISH) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; 1/2 LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 54.9F, 1 LB OF CHOPPED LETTUCE AT 53.4F, 2 LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 55F, 2 DOZEN EGGS AT 62.6F, 4 LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 57F, 4 LBS OF POTATO AND CHORIZO MIXTURE AT 56F, 3 LBS OF RAW FISH AT 66F, 3 LBS OF CHORIZO AT 57F, AND 7 LBS OF COOKED STEAK AT 62F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DISCARDED WORTH $100. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND SERVICE REPORTS ON SITE NOR AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND SERVICE REPORTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TAMALES, BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES LOCATED IN THE REACH IN FREEZER, REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER, PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARD BOARD AS A SHELF LINER, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS LOCATED IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS, ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE CONDENSER LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 14, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD THAT WAS PREPARED/COOKED STORED IN CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL PRODUCT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. ALSO, FOUND CARD BOARD ON THE LOWER SHELF OF THE PREPARATION TABLES NEXT TO THE GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE WHITE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH PINKISH LOOKING SUBSTANCE ON IT, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. ALSO, MUST CLEAN THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES NEXT TO THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD, WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE REAR ABOVE/BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ICE MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THERE IS A LARGE POT STORED ON THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA THAT IS TOO BIG TO BE PROPERLY WASHED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER GET A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BIG ENOUGH TO PROPERLY WASH IT OR REMOVE IT FROM THE PREMISES.
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Oct 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No certified food and sanitation mgr on site while handling and serving potentially hazardous foods ( beef, chicken...) instructed to obtain. serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: missing a drop ceiling panel in kitchen prep area, instructed to install.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: leak under ice maker noted,weak hot water pressure at prep area hand sink, instructed to provide under city pressure,
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Mar 18, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION LINE IN WALK-IN COOLER DRAINS IN A BUCKET INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUT LINE TO A SEWER LINE.
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Jun 19, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER FALLING OFF OF THE PREP COOLER INSIDE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DOORS OF THE PREP COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER.
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Oct 9, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS. CHICKEN, STEAK, PORK ETC.. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CAN NOT USE GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS, MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD MUST BE UP OFF FLOOR 6 INCHES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 17, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 5 GALLON BUCKETS THAT ARE BEING USED TO STORE FOOD MUST BE OF FOOD GRADE. MAY NOT INTERMIX BUCKET USE WITH FOOD AND CHEMICALS. MUST DISCARD ALL BUCKETS THAT ARE NOT FOOD GRADE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT ALL PREP AREAS, WORN, DISCOLORED AND WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, AND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN WALK IN COOLER IN CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANINNG TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 16, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 16, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, CHEESE, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND KEEP FLOORS DRY UNDER/AROUND THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS FROM WALL AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA (RIGHT SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE, BEHIND THE DOOR.)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA IN SIDE STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF KITCHEN'S ENTRANCE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER OR IN ICE HANDLES UP.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 7, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spanglish Mexican Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Spanglish Mexican Kitchen on file is from Jan 9, 2020. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Spanglish Mexican Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Spanglish Mexican Kitchen.
Has Spanglish Mexican Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spanglish Mexican Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Spanglish Mexican Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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