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TAQUERIA MAZAMITLA

5344 W FULLERTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TAQUERIA MAZAMITLA on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989760

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA MAZAMITLA · 5344 W FULLERTON AVE

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

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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981819

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA MAZAMITLA · 5344 W FULLERTON 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: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LOCK ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES AND FRYER CABINETS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL BEHIND DOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PLACE STOVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1954100

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA MAZAMITLA · 5344 W FULLERTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE RESTROOMS (BOTH) WALLS, AND CEILING (NEW DRY WALL) NEEDS PAINTING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT. ALSO CLEAN WALL AROUND 3 COMP SINK OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/OR RECAULK.CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD REAR PREP AREA, AND REATTACH FALLING LIGHT FIXTURE OVER FRONT JET SPRAY MACHINES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632954

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA MAZAMITLA · 5344 W FULLERTON 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: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, OR REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN THE FOLLOWIN INTERIOR OF REAR 2 DOOR COOLERS,PREP AREA UNDER TABLE STORAGE SHELF.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR HEATER/MOP SINK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464845

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA MAZAMITLA · 5344 W FULLERTON 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: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LOOSE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR REPLACE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385295

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA MAZAMITLA · 5344 W FULLERTON 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: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN FREEZER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385287

Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA MAZAMITLA · 5344 W FULLERTON 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: OBSERVED REAR DOOR & DINING ROOM DOUBLE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN FREEZER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CAULK FLOOR TILE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL CRACKS AT WINDOW TRIM IN DINING AREA & WALL ACROSS FROM TOILET ROOM,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR DOOR TRIM AT MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.

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How results compare in ZIP 60639

335 of 428 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 2327178.

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