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Xochimilco Mexican Restaurant

2030-2032 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Xochimilco Mexican Restaurant stretching back to 2018. Xochimilco Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 14, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47
95
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLAY POTS USED TO SERVE SALSA, GUACAMOLE, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD SERVICE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47
90
Oct 10, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM ATTACHED TO HANDSINK FAUCET IN FRONT BAR AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. (MANAGER REMOVED THE FILTER SYSTEM)
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95
Dec 20, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
95
Nov 12, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING AT BOTTOM OF MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER(STEAKS, SALMON). MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS OFF AND NOT IN USE LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
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78
Sep 5, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFIRGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS/SEALS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND HAVE ALL COOLERS GASKETS TIGHT FITTED.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE, ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE, ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND FOR MOP SINK.
51
82
Oct 10, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 -MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVIE ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR.DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
53
95
Oct 9, 2018
License
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11-NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12-NO HAND SINK IN THE FRONT WHERE COFFEE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE ARE LOCATED. WHERE ESTABLISHMENT WILL BE SERVING COFFEE,LATTE,EXPRESO. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-30.30(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 -MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVIE ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR.DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- MUST REQUIRE THE NEW EMPLOYEES TO TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING TO GET A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0637- NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Xochimilco Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Xochimilco Mexican Restaurant on file is from Jan 14, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Xochimilco Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Xochimilco Mexican Restaurant.

Has Xochimilco Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Xochimilco Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Xochimilco 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.

How often is Xochimilco Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Xochimilco Mexican Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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