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4224 W 31ST ST · Chicago, IL 60623
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for NUESTRO MEXICO RESTAURANT on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · NUESTRO MEXICO RESTAURANT · 4224 W 31ST ST
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 · NUESTRO MEXICO RESTAURANT · 4224 W 31ST 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 · NUESTRO MEXICO RESTAURANT · 4224 W 31ST ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1976579 DATE 12-06-2016(32)MUST INSTALL AND PROPERLY SEAL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD TO EXPOSED HAND SINK RIGHT NEXT TO DRAINBOARD CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
Location recorded for this inspection · NUESTRO MEXICO RESTAURANT · 4224 W 31ST ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED SUCH AS BEANS AND STEAK,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1632213 DATE 02-25-2016 (32)MUST INSTALL AND PROPERLY SEAL A WASHABLE SPLASH GAURD TO EXPOSED HAND SINK RIGHT NEXT TO DRAINBOARD CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL VENT IN THE CUSTOMER DINNING AREA.HAS ACCUMLICATION OF DUST BUIL-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
Location recorded for this inspection · NUESTRO MEXICO RESTAURANT · 4224 W 31ST ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL AND PROPERLY SEAL A WASHABLE SPLASH GAURD TO EXPOSED HAND SINK RIGHT NEXT TO DRAINBOARD CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO INSTALL A PROTECTIVE BARRIER IN FRONT OF STEAM TABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SMOOTH AND RE-PAINT CHIPPED PAINT SURFACES IN DINING ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
Location recorded for this inspection · NUESTRO MEXICO RESTAURANT · 4224 W 31ST ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 10LB COOKED PORK VALUED AT $30 IN A DEEP CONTAINER SITTING SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 97.1F. ALL COOKED FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE HOT, STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW COLD, OR MUST BE COOLED WITHIN 6 HOURS IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS. PRODUCT DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT MUST ALSO BE SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURE FOR SANITIZING ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND INSIDE FURNAC CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND AND REQUIRE PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO SERVICE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MGR ON PREMISES OR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS( BEANS, PORK, RICE, BEANS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL AND PROPERLY SEAL A WASHABLE SPLASH GAURD TO EXPOSED HAND SINK RIGHT NEXT TO DRAINBOARD CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO INSTALL A PROTECTIVE BARRIER IN FRONT OF STEAM TABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SMOOTH AND RE-PAINT CHIPPED PAINT SURFACES IN DINING ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
Local context · Chicago
280 of 341 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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