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MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

1905 N HARLEM AVE · Chicago, IL 60707

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640563

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1905 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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Inspection history

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Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639487

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1905 N HARLEM AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614601

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1905 N HARLEM AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614384

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1905 N HARLEM AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610881

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1905 N HARLEM AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604068

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1905 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST REPAIR.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603620

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1905 N HARLEM AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575766

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1905 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572750

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1905 N HARLEM AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561618

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1905 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR BROKEN - THE INTERIOR METAL DOOR PANEL IS BROKEN AND EXPOSING A POROUS MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DOOR PANEL THAT IS A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPAIR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE DESSERT CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS MATS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MATS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOTED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555350

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1905 N HARLEM AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472370

Location recorded for this inspection · MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1905 N HARLEM AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED MENU WITH DISCLOSURE AND FOOTNOTE BUT NO REMINDER FOR ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO TO ADD REMINDER TO MENU INDICATING CEVICHE IS UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SOFT DRINKS STORED BELOW WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE CONSUMABLE ITEMS BELOW WASTE PIPE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOOR NEAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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64 of 87 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 51126.

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