Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EL NUEVO MEXICANO on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623155
Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO MEXICANO · 2914 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA, BAR, AND REAR COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE BINS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BIG OPENING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMGED WALL TILES BEHIND LAW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
68008
Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO MEXICANO · 2914 N CLARK 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. DETAIL CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS.
34
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. REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE RESTROOMS. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE BAR.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
67931
Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO MEXICANO · 2914 N CLARK 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. DETAIL CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS.
34
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. REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE RESTROOMS. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE BAR.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
67992
Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO MEXICANO · 2914 N CLARK 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. DETAIL CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS.
34
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. REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE RESTROOMS. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE BAR.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
67820
Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO MEXICANO · 2914 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT WHERE FOOD (POTATOES, ONIONS, CHILES, ETC.) IS STORED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED SEVERAL FOODS IN THE COOLERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED AND DATED. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: DUST ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE OVEN, BASEMENT FREEZERS AND THE GREASE TRAPS AND DRAIN LINES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.
34
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. REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE RESTROOMS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE STOVE TOP. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE BAR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA WITH GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
67991
Location recorded for this inspection · EL NUEVO MEXICANO · 2914 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT WHERE FOOD (POTATOES, ONIONS, CHILES, ETC.) IS STORED. ADDTIONAL PEST CONTROL IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED SEVRAL FOODS IN THE COOLERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED AND DATED. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: DUST ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE OVEN, BASEMENT FREEZERS AND THE GREASE TRAPS AND DRAIN LINES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.
34
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. REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE RESTROOMS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE STOVE TOP. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE BAR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA WITH GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60657
426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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