Toast Mexican Cuisine

2235-2253 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

TOAST MEXICAN CUISINE, located at 2235-2253 S Pulaski Rd in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on April 4, 2025. This inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and three minor violations. Previous inspections for TOAST MEXICAN CUISINE have generally been low-risk.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Apr 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Jun 10, 2024
License
1 minor violation.
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Violations — Apr 4, 2025 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR WITH HOT WATER @172F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT COLD RUNNNING WATER. NOTED HOT WATER SHOULD BE BETWEEN 100F-120F AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZING STRENGTH @ 0PPM.INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE AND REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAG. INSTUCTED TO STORE FOOD INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR AND STORAGE CLOSET ATTACHED TO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)