Veneno De Nayarit

1514 W 18Th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2015
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Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2013, Veneno De Nayarit has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jun 11, 2015. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Public records show no inspections at Veneno De Nayarit since Jun 11, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

Across the inspection history, “premises maintained free of litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Veneno De Nayarit on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 11, 2015
License
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN BEVERAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING IN FURNACE ROOM(MOLD). REPAIR CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(WATER DAMAGE). CLEAN FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. SECURE COVER ON VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD IN UTENSIL STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE RIGHT FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE MISSING CAP OF BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PROPANE TANK, ETC IN BASEMENT.
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Nov 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMNTS,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE ETC.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT CUSTOMER DINING AREA NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE PIECES OF UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 18, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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Apr 16, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: STANDING BROWN/BLACK SEWAGE WATER WITH FOUL SMELL IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK, USING COMMON TOWEL. INSTD TO HAVE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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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: RAT DROPPINGS (0VER 50) NOTED IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH, SHRIMP, RICE). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER WITH STANDING WATER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND KEEP DRY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN OR DRY. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT ABOVE BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE SAME AND PROVIDE ENDCAPS ON LIGHTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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May 6, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 3, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: AT THIS TIME THE THREE COMP SINK IS NOT CONNECTED TO A PLUMBING LINE UNDER SINK AS REQUIRED NOR DOES IT HAVE A GREASE RECEPTOR CONNECTED TO IT AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR IS GREASY, CLEAN THE HOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE WET, WATER DAMAGED BOXES OF DEBRIS FROM THE BASEMENT.
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Apr 25, 2013
License
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: (34) CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THREE COMP SINK. (36) : SOME LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HAVE NO LIGHT SHIELDS AND SOME WITH SHIELDS HAVE NO END CAPS; MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS AND CAPS WHERE NEEDED FOR ALL LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. (38) THREE COMP SINK FAUCET NECK NOT MAINTAINED; LEAKING AND HAS PLASTIC AROUND NECK; REPAIR. ALSO PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK (OPEN DRAIN) NOT MAINTAINED; CLEAN DRAIN. CLEAN AND REPAIR THE SINK/DRAIN IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WOODEN SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND NEXT TO THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK ARE DIRTY WOOD, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE SHELVING OR REMOVE IT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE BASEMENT FLOOR IS WET AND DIRTY FROM THE RECENT RAINS; CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BASEMENT IN DETAIL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR IS GREASY, CLEAN THE HOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE WET, WATER DAMAGED BOXES OF DEBRIS FROM THE BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Veneno De Nayarit last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Veneno De Nayarit on file is from Jun 11, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Veneno De Nayarit?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Veneno De Nayarit.

Has Veneno De Nayarit's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Veneno De Nayarit have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Veneno De Nayarit means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.