Xoctli Mexican Restaurant — El Chubasco
Last inspected: Nov 1, 2021
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Score
Across the available record, Xoctli Mexican Restaurant — El Chubasco has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 1, 2021. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Xoctli Mexican Restaurant — El Chubasco since Nov 1, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Xoctli Mexican Restaurant — El Chubasco squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 1, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZE SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Oct 28, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS,DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Oct 21, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2293345 DATE 6-11-19: (57)EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER, ALSO REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSUER, OR REMINDER ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU ADVISORY, LABEL STATMENTS, PLACECARDS,TABLE TENT OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS,DUST AND DEBRIS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Jun 11, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT, AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT/DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOODS TCS/READY TO EAT HELD FOR MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN REAR COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE SOLD ,CONSUMED,OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS, FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSUER, OR REMINDER ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU ADVISORY, LABEL STATMENTS, PLACECARDS,TABLE TENT OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVEDWIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COUNTERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR TWO DOOR COOLER FANGUARD COVER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGENT TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 14, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEXT TO PREP AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Jun 7, 2018
Complaint
5 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 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL,CEILING, EXTERIOR OF CONTAINERS AND POTS/PANS. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 15 SMALL FLYING MOTHS IN SAME AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECCOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING WATER AT 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN FOLLOWING AREAS: 1ST FLOOR AT GRILL/PREP AREA, BASEMENT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT WALL ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEXT TO PREP AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 4, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE BASEMENT STAIRS ON THE 1ST FL. NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 50F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT HOLDS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURS. APPROXIMATELY 60LBS. OF BEEF (48.9F-49.6F)AND 30LBS. OF CHEESE (55.6F-58.3F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT, ALL VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $300.00. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT BY THE STAIRS HAS THICK ICE BUILD UP INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE COOLERS (INCLUDING THE GASKETS) HAS FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE MAIN COOKING AREA HAS THICK GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE 1ST FL. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS NO DRAINBOARD ATTACHED TO IT OR ABOVE IT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ADEQUATE DRAINING BACK INTO THE SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: THE MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: THE WASH CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 27, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, AND CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE HOOD OVER THE COOKING AREA, WALL NEXT TO HOOD, AND OBSERVED A WATER DAMAGED SPOT ON CEILING IN FRONT OF THE HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CEAN/REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT SINK WITH SPRAYER ONLY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NOZZLE THAT REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS.
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Nov 17, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EATING IN PREP AREA, ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER REMOVING FRIED STEAK FROM FRYER WITH BARE HANDS, TOUCHING COOKED SLICED STEAK, SHREDDED LETTUCE, TOMATOES, CHEESE, SOILED WASH CLOTH WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING FOOD ON CUSTOMER PLATE FOR SERVICE. SAME FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING. HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN EXPOSED SINK WITH SOAP AND RUNNING WARM WATER AND DRIED IN A SANITARY MANNER. HANDS MUST BE PROPERLY WASHED BETWEEN TASKS, AFTER EACH ACTIVITY, AND BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, 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 IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PREP AREA, IN REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED WASH CLOTHS FROM CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, ETC AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 24, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, FAN GUARDS IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
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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 IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Dec 15, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND POTS/PAND MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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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 EQUIPMENTS AND ATTACHED PIPES TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL SURFACES ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
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Jun 3, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE,BEANS, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP-DARK GROOVES/STAINS STORED ON SHELVINGS MUST BE REPLACED AND ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON SHELVINGS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE REMOVED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING HOOD/FILTERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT COOKLINE AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS PAINTING USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS,CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: The required no smoking signs not posted at the entrance of the food establishment. (a) ?No Smoking? signs or the international ?No Smoking? symbol, consisting of a pictorial representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it, shall be clearly and conspicuously posted in each public place and place of employment where smoking is prohibited by this chapter by the owner, operator, manager, or other person in control of that place. 7-32-020(a).
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Apr 17, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOP OF STOVE, INSIDE BOTTOM OF FRYER, GRILL ETC. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 9, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND 1 1/2 LBS OF UNCOOKED FRESH LOOSE OYSTERS IN FREEZER WITH NO SHELLFISH TAG AND 5 LBS OF UNCOOKED FRESH CLAMS IN A MESH BAG WITH NO SHELLFISH TAG AS REQUIRED VERIFYING PROOF OF SOURCE. NO SHELLFISH TAGS ANYWHERE ON PREMISES FOR PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED OYSTERS OR CLAMS. INSTRUCTED THAT SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE IN PLACE AT ALL TIMES SHELLFISH ARE ON PREMISES AND ONCE DEPLETED THE TAG MUST BE KEPT ON PREMISES IN A FILE FOR 90 DAYS. ITEMS DISGARDED AND DENATURED VALUED AT A TOTAL OF $50.00.
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INSIDE (MAP, MSDS SHEETS, COPY OF STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE). I WAS PRESENTED RECEIPTS FROM JUNE 2012 AND A RECEIPT DATED 8/21/12 WAS POSTED ON A BOARD WITH THE BUSINESS LICENSE. MUST PROVIDE A LOG BOOK WITH A CURRENT RECEIPT OF SERVICE FOR 2013. REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM AS REQUIRED. A ONE INCH GAP IS AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE IN APRIL 2012 AS REQUIRED FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. NO INSPECTION REPORT ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME EITHER. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN SUMMARY.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN . LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NAME OF PRODUCT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOP OF STOVE, INSIDE BOTTOM OF FRYER, GRILL ETC. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS. CLEAN CEILING VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK IN BASEMENT WHERE RUSTY.
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Apr 16, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 15, 2012
License
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. Turn on all refrigeration so it can be checked for adequate temperature.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: There is no exposed hand sink in the basement prep area and dish room. Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees with sanitary soap and towels.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No certified manager present during inspection. Have a certified manager affiliated with the business present so violations can be shown to someone connected to the business.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: the 3-compartment sink sprayer has no valve. Install a valve or sprayer head of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. The equipment, sinks, utensils and serving area is dirty; clean, rinse and sanitize everything so the business may be inspected in ready to operate condition.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The exposed metal portion ceiling above the 3-comp sink is damaged and unsanitary. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall have self closing doors.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The fresh air vent covers in the cooking hood are dirty, remove the covers and clean out dirty deposits.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Clean and maintain the dusty used equipment and furnishings throughout the premises.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Xoctli Mexican Restaurant — El Chubasco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Xoctli Mexican Restaurant — El Chubasco on file is from Nov 1, 2021. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Xoctli Mexican Restaurant — El Chubasco?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Xoctli Mexican Restaurant — El Chubasco.
Has Xoctli Mexican Restaurant — El Chubasco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Xoctli Mexican Restaurant — El Chubasco have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Xoctli Mexican Restaurant — El Chubasco 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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