The Mexican — B B Q Joint
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2016
70
Score
THE MEXICAN, located at 1967 N Halsted in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on June 17, 2016. This inspection resulted in a score of 70 and noted seven minor violations. Historically, the establishment has maintained a mostly low-risk inspection record across eight scored inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 17, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
70
Jun 7, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Oct 30, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 13, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 22, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 3, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 29, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
61
May 10, 2011
License
No violations found.
100
Violations — Jun 17, 2016 Inspection
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN CABINET IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM COOKING PIPE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE GLASS WATER CONTAINERS WITH A WIDER OPENING TO CLEAN BOTTLES PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES ,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLE,GRILL TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ON FLOOR IN DISH MACHINE AREA AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAPS IN BETWEEN WALL BASES AND FLOOR UNDER 2- COMP SINK AND DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANELING BEHIND DISH MACHINE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY DRAINLINE AT FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1- COMP DUMP SINK IN BAR AREA,LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM.MUST CONNECT WATER LINES AND ADD FAUCET AT TOP OF HOPPER AT MARGARITA MACHINE BEHIND BAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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