Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LA FLOR DE MEXICO on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
CANVAS
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
598256
Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE MEXICO · 2156 W 23RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. ATTACH A HOSE OR PIPE TO THE WASTE WATER LINE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT LONG ENOUGH TO EXTEND DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN. SO THAT THE BASEMENT FLOOR STAYS DRY. PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER OR MESH SCREEN FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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. CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Special Events (Festivals)Pass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Special Events (Festivals)
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277337
Location recorded for this inspection · LA FLOR DE MEXICO · 2156 W 23RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR CBINET OF DEEP FRYER CABINET.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. KEEP ALL FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN REAR EXIT DOOR TO KITCHEN.REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVE IN KITCHEN. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS & VENTS IN WASHROOMS.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICES TO WASHROOM DOORS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ATTACH A HOSE/PIPE TO WASTE LINE OF AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN BASEMENT LONG ENOUGH TO EXTEND DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN, MUST KEEP FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY. MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER OR MESH SCREEN FOR FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT, ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR INSPECTION AND TREATMENT BY EXTERMINATOR.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60608
508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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