Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Mom's Old Recipe 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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637058
Location recorded for this inspection · Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant · 5760 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FROZEN MARGARITA MACHIN . MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1345793
Location recorded for this inspection · Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant · 5760 N MILWAUKEE 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 PROPERLY STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKETS AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR AREA LOCATED AT THE RIGHT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DRY FLOOR IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM ON THE LEFT AS YOU ENTER AND AROUND THE TOILET SEAT BASE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS AROUND THE 3-COMP SINK A THE BAR AREA TO REMOVE DEBRI.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT THE WALL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM TO PREVENT PUDDLING WATER ON THE FLOOR.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321635
Location recorded for this inspection · Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant · 5760 N MILWAUKEE 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: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLE AND OPENING ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST SEAL AMD MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS AND HIDING PLACE FOR RODENTS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE BY THE BAR.....ALSO MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE MENS HAND WASH SINK AT TOILET.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321500
Location recorded for this inspection · Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant · 5760 N MILWAUKEE 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: NOTED MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH MOP SINK, ON FLOOR AT THE STORAGE AREA WITH REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND INSIDE CABINET ON SHELVING WHERE SODA SYRUPS ARE STORED BY THE BAR. RECOMMENDED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR FOLLOW UP. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN RAILS AND INSIDE OF PRODUCE REACH IN COOLER AT THE STORAGE AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR, THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND ROOM WITH THE MOP SINK. MUST ALSO SANITIZE AREAS AFFECTED WITH MICE DROPPINGS
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLE AND OPENING ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST SEAL AMD MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS AND HIDING PLACE FOR RODENTS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE BY THE BAR.....ALSO MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE MENS HAND WASH SINK AT TOILET.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE, CLEAN OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT THE ROOM WITH REFRIGERATION UNITS AND THE ROOM WITH THE UTILITY SINK TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR RODENTS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1271352
Location recorded for this inspection · Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant · 5760 N MILWAUKEE 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: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving in bar area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in bar area under counter not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor in prep area need cleaning.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Wall that had exposed plaster in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Must provide thermometer to display cooler to properly maintain 40f or less.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604465
Location recorded for this inspection · Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant · 5760 N MILWAUKEE 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: Front bar counter shelving had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning. Display cooler door tracks, shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, closet room, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in bar area shall be repair/sealed. Wall in kitchen prep area by reach in frezzer had large opening, exposed plaster, shall be repair/sealed.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning(detailed).
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers not clean need cleaning, exhaust vent guards(ventilation) in bar area and kitche areas shall be provided.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
88657
Location recorded for this inspection · Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant · 5760 N MILWAUKEE 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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Found some food items in coolers, freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, freezers.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, and storage shelving need detailed cleaning. rear storage shelving, prep table needs cleaning.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under storge shelving, rear storage room, and boiler room need detailed cleaning(corners).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.Peeling paint in rear storage area wall shall be repair, walls in rear prep area need cleaning.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in prep areas need cleaning, missing light shields in storage room shall be provided, light shields in bathrooms need cleaning.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitche, dining areas, and bathrooms need cleaning.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
150318
Location recorded for this inspection · Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant · 5760 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert all cleaned utensil to prevent contamination before use. Must also wrap all silverware on table.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Soda dispenser holders, interior panel of ice machine, prep table, coolers, shelves in cooler and dry goods and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in prep area and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean Floor damaged in prep area. Instructed to replace any missing floor tile.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light cover in prep area not cleaneed. Instructed to detail clean Wall under exposed handsink not cleaned. Instructed to seal all opening and holes.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
150300
Location recorded for this inspection · Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant · 5760 N MILWAUKEE 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: Pest Control log book not provided or maintained on premises. Establishment doesn't have a licensed pest control to service premises or maintained a log book with all required documents. Instructed to obtain a licensed pest control company to service premises and provide log book with all required documents. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Dish washing facilites not maintained or operated. Observed three compartment sink in prep area not properly disposing waste water. While draining the water in the middle compartment, waste water coming up the other two sides of the sink. Instructed that the waste water must properly drain/dispose in three compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize all utensils and equipment. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert all cleaned utensil to prevent contamination before use. Must also wrap all silverware on table.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Soda dispenser holders, interior panel of ice machine, prep table, coolers, shelves in cooler and dry goods and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in prep area and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean Floor damaged in prep area. Instructed to replace any missing floor tile.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light cover in prep area not cleaneed. Instructed to detail clean Wall under exposed handsink not cleaned. Instructed to seal all opening and holes.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Food handler and employees in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees in prep area must wear proper restraints.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60646
82 of 103 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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