Via Mexicana
Last inspected: May 12, 2014
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Via Mexicana five times, with records going back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from May 12, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Via Mexicana's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 12, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “premises maintained free of litter”, showing up four times.
Via Mexicana's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
May 12, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND RESEAL. OBSERVED REAR CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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May 13, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT MUST BE ORGANIZED AND OFF THE FLOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 6, 2013
Routine
6 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: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. LIGHT AVAILABLE WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST CORRECT TO HAVE ALL OPENINGS COMPLETELY SEALED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS COMPLETELY SEALED
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-30-12. REPORT #1300207 INSP#237. #38 BACK FLOW DEVICE MUST BE INSTALL ON MOP SINK. #34 GAPS ALONG WALL BASES MUST PROVIDE 4" WALL BASE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IN BAR AREA LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT MUST BE ORGANIZED AND OFF THE FLOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2012
Reinspection
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.
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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
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTS INN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: NO BACK FLOW DEVICE IN MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAME AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 30, 2012
License
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 MICE DROPPINGS (10) AT BOTTOM OF FRYER, (12)ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. FRONT AND BACK DOORS NOT RODENT (APPROX.1/4 ") AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN PREP AREA. MUST PAINT/SEAL WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR/WORN SURFACES. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRYERS, STEAMERS, FLAT TOP STOVE,SHELVES, BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATORS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
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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
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW DEVICE IN MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAME AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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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 May 12, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Via Mexicana?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Via Mexicana.
Has Via Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Via Mexicana have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four 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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