Chicago · Official inspection records
1756 W 18TH ST · Chicago, IL 60608
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for EL MEZQUITE on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · EL MEZQUITE · 1756 W 18TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL MEZQUITE · 1756 W 18TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATORS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE TWO COMP SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK OF ONE FAUCET AT THREE COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL MEZQUITE · 1756 W 18TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL MEZQUITE · 1756 W 18TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: MAIN PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF KITCHEN NOT WORKING PROPERLY 61.4F, MUST HAVE COOLERAT 40F OR LOWER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACEON WALL BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE AND 2COMP SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT WALK-IN COOLER CEILING AND SEAL ALL CRACKS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL INSULATION AROUND COOLING LINES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.
Local context · Chicago
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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2130329.
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