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Tequila Grill Restaurant

554-556 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2013
90
Score
Low Risk

Tequila Grill Restaurant appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2011. The most recent visit was on Mar 7, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Tequila Grill Restaurant since Mar 7, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Tequila Grill Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 7, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE DINING ROOM HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Apr 13, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. SOME CEILING TILES IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM ARE STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT THEM.
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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. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Mar 24, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 4, 2011
License
9 minor violations.
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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. PROVIDE LIQUID SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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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. NO PEST CONTROL BOOK. MUST PROVIDE SAME TO INCLUDE A CURRENT STATE LICENSE FOR BOTH THE TECH. AND COMPANY, MAP OF PREMISES WITH ALL BAIT STATIONS INDICATED ON MAP, COPY OF PESTICIDES USED AND CURRENT RECEIPTS. MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHT FITTING (NO LIGHT COMMING THROUGH THE DOOR).
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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. PROVIDE A OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH NAME AND ADDRESS ON DUMPSTER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPTMENT i.e.STEAM TABLE, COOLERS,MOP SINK, SHELVES.
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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. RUSTY SHELVES, REMOVE RUST. ALL EQUIPTMENT MUST BE OPERATIONAL AT NEXT INSPECTION.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH REMOVING ALL DEBRIS. PAINT SEAL ALL RAW SURFACES ,FLOORS, STAIRS. REPLACE FLOOR DRAINS
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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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. SEAL RAW CONCRETE WALL ON STAIRS. PROVIDE A BANASTER ON STAIRS. REPLACE WATER STAINES CEILING TILES AND MISSING TILES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING ON BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.
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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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tequila Grill Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tequila Grill Restaurant on file is from Mar 7, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tequila Grill Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tequila Grill Restaurant.

Has Tequila Grill Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tequila Grill Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tequila Grill 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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