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Mexicana Restaurant & Pastry

January 30, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS BEHIND KITCHEN REFRIGERATION UNIT AND AT REAR PARTY ROOM AND INSIDE CLUTTERED CLOSET NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND PROVIDE UPDATED LOG BOOK HAS EXPIRED IDPH LICENSE. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR FROM THE PARTY ROOM IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,REMOVE CLUTTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN HOODS/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL HOLES ON FLOORS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.
code 34
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES TO 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. MUST PROVIDE.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 5, 2014: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 4 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.

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