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PAPACITO'S MEXICAN GRILLE

2960 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60657

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for PAPACITO'S MEXICAN GRILLE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602607

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPACITO'S MEXICAN GRILLE · 2960 N LINCOLN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1322313

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPACITO'S MEXICAN GRILLE · 2960 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1294207

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPACITO'S MEXICAN GRILLE · 2960 N LINCOLN AVE

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: MUST REPAIR THE BOTTOM OF REAR 2DOOR COOLER SHELF. MUST REPAIR DOOR HANDLE AT 1DR COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT REAR OF KITCHEN IN FRONT OF 2DR COOLER. MUST PAINT OR SEAL STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHTSHIELDS AT REAR PREP AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
581145

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPACITO'S MEXICAN GRILLE · 2960 N LINCOLN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES AT PRESENT TIME.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED(BEEF,RICE BEANS)AND STORED.INSTRUCTED THAT ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS IS NEEDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000072517-15

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
581014

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPACITO'S MEXICAN GRILLE · 2960 N LINCOLN AVE

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. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.OBSERVED DOOR BEEN REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES LAYERS OF WOOD WHICH IS BROKEN.DOOR NOT FITTED TO FRAME DOOR, OBSERVED GAP OF 1/2 INCH TO 1 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM AND SIDE .INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000072506-13

  • 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. SWEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA,UNDER THE SHELVES(DEBRIS).CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER(GREASE)

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
176229

Location recorded for this inspection · PAPACITO'S MEXICAN GRILLE · 2960 N LINCOLN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED TORTILLAS STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

  • 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 VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

  • 41

    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. REMOVE THE PLASTIC STORAGE RACKS OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

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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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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1696602.

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