Via Mexicana

4553 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Via Mexicana. The most recent visit was on Nov 7, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Via Mexicana is from Nov 7, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 7, 2012

License

5 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS ALONG WALL BASE. MUST PROVIDE 4" WALL BASE. OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL. MUST SEAL.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS STAINED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SAME.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW DEVICE IN MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE SAME.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAME AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Oct 30, 2012

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Via Mexicana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Via Mexicana on file is from Nov 7, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Via Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Via Mexicana have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Via Mexicana 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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