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4553 S ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60609
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for VIA MEXICANA on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · VIA MEXICANA · 4553 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · VIA MEXICANA · 4553 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND RESEAL. OBSERVED REAR CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Location recorded for this inspection · VIA MEXICANA · 4553 S ASHLAND AVE
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 · VIA MEXICANA · 4553 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT MUST BE ORGANIZED AND OFF THE FLOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · VIA MEXICANA · 4553 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. LIGHT AVAILABLE WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST CORRECT TO HAVE ALL OPENINGS COMPLETELY SEALED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS COMPLETELY SEALED
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-30-12. REPORT #1300207 INSP#237. #38 BACK FLOW DEVICE MUST BE INSTALL ON MOP SINK. #34 GAPS ALONG WALL BASES MUST PROVIDE 4" WALL BASE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HANDSINK IN BAR AREA LOW WATER PRESSURE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT MUST BE ORGANIZED AND OFF THE FLOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · VIA MEXICANA · 4553 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GAPS ALONG WALL BASE. MUST PROVIDE 4 " WALL BASE. OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL, MUST SEAL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS STAINED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHTS INN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: NO BACK FLOW DEVICE IN MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAME AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Location recorded for this inspection · VIA MEXICANA · 4553 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS (10) AT BOTTOM OF FRYER, (12)ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. FRONT AND BACK DOORS NOT RODENT (APPROX.1/4 ") AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN PREP AREA. MUST PAINT/SEAL WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR/WORN SURFACES. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FRYERS, STEAMERS, FLAT TOP STOVE,SHELVES, BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATORS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GAPS ALONG WALL BASE. MUST PROVIDE 4 " WALL BASE. OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL, MUST SEAL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS STAINED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BACK FLOW DEVICE IN MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAME AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Local context · Chicago
245 of 329 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.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2184368.
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