Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LA CHOZA MEXICAN GRILL on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613378
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CHOZA MEXICAN GRILL · 7022 N CLARK ST
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ICE BIN BY THE EDGE OF DOOR NOT CLEAN. BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT(SHELF ABOVE STOVE). MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DRY BLOOD SPILLED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT BASE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE BASE NECK OF FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS PROFUSELY LEAKING.REPAIR ISSUE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN 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.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955915
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CHOZA MEXICAN GRILL · 7022 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: NOTED INTERIOR OF 3-DOOR FREEZER ICED WITH FOOD PARTICULATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW CLEAN AND SANITIZE 3-DOOR FREEZER. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK NEEDS CLEANING.INSTRUCTED MANAGENT TO CLEAN. FRYER CABINET AT FRYER AT HOT LINE IN KITCHEN GREASY WITH FOOD PARTICULATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN ,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FRYER CABINET.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CEILING PANELS MISSING AROUND HOT LINE HOOD AND STAINED CEILING PANEL OVER TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT SOUTH WALL AT KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANELS IN THE KITCHEN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN DINEING ROOM,UNDER HOT LINE HOOD ALSO BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDER HOTLINE HOOD IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SHIELDS AND LIGHTS FOR HOOD AND DINING ROOM.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS IN KITCHEN DUSTY AND GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955440
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CHOZA MEXICAN GRILL · 7022 N CLARK ST
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: NOTED CARDOARD LINERS IN REACH-IN COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED. NOTED RUSTING SHELVING IN REACH IN COOLERS NEED TO BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICULATES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED SMOKEY STAINED CEILING PANELS NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANELS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GREASY HOOD AND VENTILATION FILTERS AT HOT LINE NEEDS CLEANING. LEAK AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR NEEDS REPAIR.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632414
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CHOZA MEXICAN GRILL · 7022 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF FOIL AND GROCERY BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING, HALLWAY, AND REAR PREP AREAS. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN HALLWAY, DIRTY WALLS IN MOP SINK AREA. DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN REAR PREP ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AND DINING AREA, MISSING LIGHT ABOVE THE MOP SINK AREA. ALSO, UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY PREP COOLER AND 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON SOUTH WALL. BOTH UNITS HAVE EXPOSE WATER LINES DRAINING INTO BUCKETS . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PER CITY CODE. MAINTAIN SAME.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE MOP SINK AREA, BUCKETS, CHEMICALS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632044
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CHOZA MEXICAN GRILL · 7022 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: OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL IN REAR PREP NEAR WHERE FRUIT AND VEGTABLES ARE STORED, ON WALLS INSIDE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND ON WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA AROUND THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP#1482734, DATED 5/18/2015. VIOLATION #32;BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. VIOLATION #33;EXCESS GREASE INSIDE THE OVEN,ON SHELVES,FILTERS,HOOD AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS. FOOD DEBRIS/ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE COOLER AND FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #34; DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CORNERS AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PREMISES CONTINUES TO BE OUT OF COMPLIANCE ON THE ABOVE-MENTIONED VIOLATIONS DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF FOIL AND GROCERY BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK, HALLWAY WHERE TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED, AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING, HALLWAY, AND REAR PREP AREAS. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN HALLWAY, DIRTY WALLS IN MOP SINK AREA. DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN REAR PREP ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AND DINING AREA, MISSING LIGHT ABOVE THE MOP SINK AREA AND MISSING LIGHT IN TOILET ROOM. ALSO, UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY PREP COOLER AND 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON SOUTH WALL. BOTH UNITS HAVE EXPOSE WATER LINES DRAINING INTO BUCKETS . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PER CITY CODE. ALSO, PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK ACROSS FROM FRONT COUNTER, MAINTAIN SAME.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE MOP SINK AREA, BUCKETS, CHEMICALS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482734
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CHOZA MEXICAN GRILL · 7022 N CLARK ST
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: BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESS GREASE INSIDE THE OVEN,ON SHELVES,FILTERS,HOOD AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS. FOOD DEBRIS/ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE COOLER AND FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CORNERS AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515371
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CHOZA MEXICAN GRILL · 7022 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464643
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CHOZA MEXICAN GRILL · 7022 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: OSSERVED 25 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BY DISHWASHING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT CLEAN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN, DISHWASHING AREAS, AND HOT WATER TANK AREAS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1391382
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CHOZA MEXICAN GRILL · 7022 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE,FLOUR, ETC.)
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND LARGE POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN UNDER COOLER AREAS.(EXCESSIVE DEBRIS)
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS.(TOOLS,CLOTHES, ETC.)
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235624
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CHOZA MEXICAN GRILL · 7022 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA MEAT CUTTING BOARD SURFACE WITH DEEP DARK PITS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA CABINETS, ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR CORNERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1229373
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CHOZA MEXICAN GRILL · 7022 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: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,ENCRUSTED BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND AROUND THE RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON FAUCET NECK OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE WASHROOMS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1215189
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CHOZA MEXICAN GRILL · 7022 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITIZE SOLUTION PROVIDED ON PREMISES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS AND GLASS WARE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEND AN EMPLOYEE TO BUY BLEACH,WHICH EMPLOYEE DID. PERSONALLY SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK:WASH, RINSE,AND SANITIZE(100PPM). FEW TEST STRIP GIVEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS AND REACH-IN FREEZER, UNCOVERED STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS/COVERS TO STORE FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,ENCRUSTED BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND AROUND THE RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON FAUCET NECK OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE WASHROOMS.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580746
Location recorded for this inspection · LA CHOZA MEXICAN GRILL · 7022 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION,SAID HAND WASH SINK IS OBSERVED BEING USED AS A STORAGE AND HOLDING DEVICE FOR BOWLS AND CLEAN SILVER WARES.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY TO MAKE EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AND AVAVILABLE FOOD HANDLERS AT ALL TIMES.CDI.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTE TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES,INCLUDING SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE DEEP KNIFE CUTS AND STAINS ON CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,AND REPAIR PAINT PEELING INSIDE 2DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.
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. OBSERVED FLOOR BRACKETS ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT DINING AND AT HALL TO THE TOILET IN REAR MISSING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MUST ELEVATE CLEAN POTS AND OTHER FOOD UTENSILS FOUND STORED ON FLOOR 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60626
177 of 236 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.
Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.