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El Nuevo Mexicano

January 26, 2012 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings3
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK CHIP CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. METAL SIDE OF COOKS LINE BROILER NEXT TO DEEP FRYER IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES ACCUMULATING GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. PARTIALLY REPAIRED WITH A PLASTIC SUBSTANCE THAT IS PEELING. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR WITH METAL AND A WELDED SEAL. NO PLASTIC AND MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
code 32
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ALL LIGHTS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND REFRIGERATION STORAGE MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
code 36

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 25, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.