Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
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.
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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1547016
Location recorded for this inspection · MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1905 N HARLEM 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: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RECAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND DISH MACHINE SPRAYER IN REAR AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE IN REAR AREA.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND BAR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BEHIND BAR.---------MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER FOR MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR AREA.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546951
Location recorded for this inspection · MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1905 N HARLEM AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401426
Location recorded for this inspection · MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1905 N HARLEM 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: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.Remove cardboards liners aorund the kitchen food equipments.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Fan covers inside the walk-in-coolers,and bar gun holders are not clean.Instructed to clean and sanitize.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Missing grout for loose floor tiles behind the kitchen hot cooking equipments,dishwashing areas.Floor drain beneath the 3 compartment sink is not clean.Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shield for rear dry storage.Instructed to provide shield or shatter proof light bulb.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1396149
Location recorded for this inspection · MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1905 N HARLEM AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
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
1360331
Location recorded for this inspection · MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1905 N HARLEM 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: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA,
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE BLACK MOLDY LOOKING SUBSTANCE BY DISH MACHINE AND REPAIR WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN SAME AREA,
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY,
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1354176
Location recorded for this inspection · MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1905 N HARLEM 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: PENDING
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: PENDING
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PENDING
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1279260
Location recorded for this inspection · MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1905 N HARLEM 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: THE ICE MACHINE HAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR LIP, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE ICE MACHINE. THE FAN GUARD IN THE WEST WALK IN COOLER IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID SHIELD.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE BASEBOARDS AROUND THE FRYER ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE BASEBOARDS IN DETAIL.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION HOOD IS FULL OF GREASE DRIPS, CLEAN OFF DRIPS.
Suspected Food PoisoningPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634260
Location recorded for this inspection · MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 1905 N HARLEM 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: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING AND RE CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.-----------MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AND IN BUSBOY AREA.-------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL PREP SHELF IN THE KITCHEN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT.----------MUST REPAIR CONCRETE FLOOR WITH GAP/OPENING BY GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. (NOTED WATER POOLING).
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.--------MUST FIX LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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How results compare in ZIP 60707
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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