Tixteco Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2015
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Across the available record, Tixteco Mexican Restaurant has six inspections on file, the first dated 2013. On Aug 12, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Tixteco Mexican Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 12, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “premises maintained free of litter”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Tixteco Mexican Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Aug 12, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED.
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Aug 5, 2015
Routine
8 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. THROUGHOUT THE FRONT UNDER SHELVING AND BEHIND COOLER. UNDER GREASE TRAP AND THE MOP SINK. UNDER REAR KITCHEN DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE AND ON SHELVING. THROUGHOUT BASEBOARDS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AREAS.SEAL ANY HOLES OR OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS DURING CLEANING. REAR KITCHEN METAL EXIT DOOR TO BACK OUTDOOR PATIO WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM AND WORE DOOR SWEEP. REAR KITCHEN EXIT WOODEN SCREEN DOOR ALSO WITH 1/2 INCH GAP IN BOTTOM CORNERS AND DOES NOT COMPLETELY SHUT. MUST SEAL BOTH DOORS TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. RETURN AND FURTHER SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. LAST PEST SERVICE DATED 7-27-15 WITH NO ACTIVITY NOTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BASEMENT FREEZER DIRTY WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAY TO THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE MUST BE REPLACED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES SUCH AS EMPTY SODA CANS AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL, THROUGHOUT THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR SOME FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF REGISTRATION FOR ALL.
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Dec 9, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATOR, PREP COOLER, MICROWAVE OVEN IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB ABOVE REAR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT ABOVE FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL CLEANING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT SAME AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 20, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AROUND VENTILATION PIPE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT.USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Nov 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS/MEATS IN BASEMENT FREEZER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED AND NOT IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS. MUST LABEL, DATE, AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL RAW WOOD IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER AND BOXES ON FLOOR IN DINNER AREA STORAGE. MUST LIFT ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Feb 25, 2013
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISE HAVE RAW WOOD THRU-OUT. MUST PAINT AND SEAL ALL BARE WOOD. PREMISE ALSO HAVE PEELING PAINT ON DUCTS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGE CEILING PANELS IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR COOKING HOOD. MUST REPLACE CEILING PANELS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGTH FIXTURES IN REAR PREP AREA HAVE MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDS. MUST HAVE PROTECTIVE SHIELDS ON LIGHTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GYRO SPIT NOT VENTILATED. MUST PLACE GYRO SPIT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS LEAK AT FAUCET AND PIPE UNDER SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PREMISE HAVE THREE UNNECESSARY COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISE. PREMISE ALSO HAVE ARTICLES SUCH AS POTS AND PANS, OUT SIDE THE BACK DOOR. MUST REMOVE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tixteco Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tixteco Mexican Restaurant on file is from Aug 12, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tixteco Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tixteco Mexican Restaurant.
Has Tixteco Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tixteco Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tixteco Mexican 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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