Yaquidios Restaurant

3225 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 26, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Yaquidios Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2016. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 26, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Yaquidios Restaurant since Apr 26, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 26, 2017

License

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.-------MUST REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD IN PREP/COOKING AREA (BEHIND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK, BEHIND PREP TABLE).

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE COOLERS AND INSIDE HOT HOLDING. UNIT.

May 13, 2016

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Apr 13, 2016

License

7 minor violations.

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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES, HOT WATER TANK NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER ON SITE,

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: BACK DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SEALED 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TIGHTLY, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY,

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACTUAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT,

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

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

Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN DINING AND KITCHEN AREA, AND GROUND AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN,

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

Inspector notes: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE,

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

Inspector notes: UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN PREMISES,

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yaquidios Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yaquidios Restaurant on file is from Apr 26, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yaquidios Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yaquidios Restaurant.

Has Yaquidios Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yaquidios Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yaquidios 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.

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