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RESTAURANT EL MOGOTE

4959 N KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for RESTAURANT EL MOGOTE 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
2355405

Location recorded for this inspection · RESTAURANT EL MOGOTE · 4959 N KEDZIE 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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497879

Location recorded for this inspection · RESTAURANT EL MOGOTE · 4959 N KEDZIE AVE

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 PROPERLY STORED INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR DEEP FRYER CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXHAUST FAN OR HAVE WINDOW OPEN DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1399260

Location recorded for this inspection · RESTAURANT EL MOGOTE · 4959 N KEDZIE 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: Exhaust hood and filters and exterior of cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1098907

Location recorded for this inspection · RESTAURANT EL MOGOTE · 4959 N KEDZIE AVE

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

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: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE A 2PART SINK AND SETTING THEM TO DRY, HOWEVER NOT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMONSTRATED PROPER SET-UP OF 3PART SINK FOR PROPER SANITATION OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS USING 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREP FOOD INSIDE STORAGE REACH IN COOLER 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: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS REACH IN COOLER AT REAR OF PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CHEST FREEZERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM/CLOSET AND UNDER 2PART SINK, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FILTERS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 2PART SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1188372

Location recorded for this inspection · RESTAURANT EL MOGOTE · 4959 N KEDZIE AVE

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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1188367

Location recorded for this inspection · RESTAURANT EL MOGOTE · 4959 N KEDZIE AVE

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: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PRPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SUCH AS TACOS, TAMALES,BEEF SOUP ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE EHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-38-012. MANAGER RIGOBERTO ROSAS ARRIVED ON SITE AT 4:00PM WHILE I"M STILL TYPING THE REPORT.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521307 DATED 3/24/11. #32 MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS. #42-ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS,7-42-090.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FAN GUARD OF ONE OF THE (4 ) 2 DOOR COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS ON TOP OF THE GRILL. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
521307

Location recorded for this inspection · RESTAURANT EL MOGOTE · 4959 N KEDZIE AVE

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. EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. OBSERVED A TRAY WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON TOP OF SINK. ALSO NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SAME SINK. INSTRUCTED SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

  • 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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOORS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAPS, AND CHEST FREEZER.

  • 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT.

  • 38

    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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
285179

Location recorded for this inspection · RESTAURANT EL MOGOTE · 4959 N KEDZIE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
284472

Location recorded for this inspection · RESTAURANT EL MOGOTE · 4959 N KEDZIE 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: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #277897 DATED 8.2.10. INSTALL DRAINBOARD ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 8.MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #277897 DATED 02.10. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT, INSIDE AND OUT INCLUDING CONNECTED PIPES TO REMOVE ACCUMULLATED DUST AND GREASE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 8.MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #277897 DATED 02.10. SEAL HOLES IN CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SEAL HOLE IN WALL UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277897

Location recorded for this inspection · RESTAURANT EL MOGOTE · 4959 N KEDZIE 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PLACE PAPER TOWEL RACK CLOSER TO HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL A KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER STORAGE.

  • 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 ALL EQUIPMENT, INSIDE AND OUT INCLUDING CONNECTED PIPES TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE. HAVE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED TO REMOVE DEPOSITS.

  • 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. SEAL HOLES IN CEILING IN FRONT NEAR TV AND REAR AROUND PIPE AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SEAL HOLE IN WALL UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN SCREEN LEFT OF STAND UP COOLER IN REAR AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PAINT ALL RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PROVIDE A SPACE FOR PROPER STORAGE OF CHEMICALS AWAY FROM FOOD.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. PROVIDE A PLACE TO STORE CLOTHING, SHOES, PURSES ETC AWAY FROM FOOD.

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322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2043368.

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