Spicymixe American & Asian — Spicy Mix Asian & American
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2017
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Inspectors have visited Spicymixe American & Asian — Spicy Mix Asian & American 14 times, with records going back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 31, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Spicymixe American & Asian — Spicy Mix Asian & American dates to Oct 31, 2017.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Oct 31, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 6, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 28, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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: NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSE OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER. NOTED 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE DRY FOOD STORAGE TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. ALSO CALL PC FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS, ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF SPICE CONTAINER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS DIRTY AROUND PREP STATIONS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST ISSUED. ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
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Jun 9, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND INSIDE A UNUSED WASHROOM IN REAR OF PEMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA
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Feb 22, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA ,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Jan 16, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: THE SUMMARY FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON MARCH 20, 2014 WAS NOT POSTED VISIBLY TO THE CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIORS OF THE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND STOVE. CEEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES (DOORS) OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE SECTION OF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF A STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE WASHROOM HAS CRACKED FLOOR TILE; REPLACE TILE OR RESURFACE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SOME DUCT TAPE ALONG WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND SEAL GAPS AND CREVICES IF NECESSARY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP. PROVIDE METAL OR RUBBER STOPPERS FOR THE SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS DO NOT HAVE THERMOMETERS; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR PREP TABLES. FOUND ITEMS CLUTTERED ON TABLES AND SHELVES; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 20, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: TRASH AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND BOTTOM OF WINDOW SEAL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGE TILES.
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Jul 12, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. THICK EIYH GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE INSIDE THE REACHIN COOLERS AND THE FRACHIN FREEZER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ALL OVER THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUOPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL THE CEILING VENTS AND FANS HAS DUST BUILDUP ALL OVER THEM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE PREP AREA AND REAR AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL THE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO FOUND LARGE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA MUST REPAIR, REPLACE OR REMOVE IT
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May 1, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES AT PREP TABLE & LOWER LEVEL STORAGE SHELVES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE NO COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN LOWER LEVEL & BASEMENT.
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Apr 24, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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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: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST RODENT PROOF BASEMENT DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES AT PREP TABLE & LOWER LEVEL STORAGE SHELVES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE NO COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN LOWER LEVEL & BASEMENT.
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Apr 18, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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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: 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.MUST RODENT PROOF BASEMENT DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES AT PREP TABLE & LOWER LEVEL STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE NO COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN LOWER LEVEL & BASEMENT.
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Apr 16, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES AT PREP TABLE & LOWER LEVEL STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE NO COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN LOWER LEVEL.
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Mar 15, 2012
License
13 minor violations.
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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.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40 OR BELOW.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA.
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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: 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNANCE & TOILET ROOM.REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING,HOLE IN WALL IN FURNANCE ROOM.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.MUST PROVIDE A CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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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 APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES AT PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FURNANCE ROOM DOOR,SCREEN ON REAR DOOR.
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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.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS,LIGHT SHIELDS,WALL VENTS,VANITY IN TOILET ROOM.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND PIPES.MUST REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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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 CLEAN WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL AT WALL VENT IN REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES,GAP AT WINDOW,DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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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.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS & REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN TOILET ROOM.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE CONNECT DRAIN LINE PIPE AT GREASE TRAP OF WOK STATION,NO COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR TOILET ROOM.
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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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM,REAR PREP AREA,TOILET ROOM,LOWER LEVEL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spicymixe American & Asian — Spicy Mix Asian & American last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Spicymixe American & Asian — Spicy Mix Asian & American on file is from Oct 31, 2017. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Spicymixe American & Asian — Spicy Mix Asian & American?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Spicymixe American & Asian — Spicy Mix Asian & American.
Has Spicymixe American & Asian — Spicy Mix Asian & American's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spicymixe American & Asian — Spicy Mix Asian & American have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Spicymixe American & Asian — Spicy Mix Asian & American 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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