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La Mejikana

November 9, 2021 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings3

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED SUCH AS BEANS AND PORK BELLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEES IN CITY SANITATION CLASS TO COVER ALL SHIFT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSSUE #7-38-012.
code 2Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
code 5Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
code 38
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 2 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM WITH A LID AS REQUIRED.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR CHIPPING PAINT AND DRY WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
code 58

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Compared with No Entry on December 11, 2020: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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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.

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