Mexican Restaurant Fails Health Inspection For Faulty Dishwashing Equipment

Patch examined inspection reports in Bucktown and Wicker Park over the month of January. Information has been compiled using publicly available data published to the website of the Chicago Department of Public Health's Food Protection Program.

Restaurants can pass, pass with conditions or fail using a standardized procedure. Establishments that pass don't have any critical or serious violations. Those that receive 'pass with conditions' had serious violations, but the violations were corrected during the inspection. Failed establishments had serious violations that weren't correctable during the inspection. A fail rating does not mean the business's license is automatically suspended.

All inspections are done on a routine canvass, unless otherwise noted.

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La Pasadita, 1140 N. Ashland Ave.
Inspection date: Jan. 10
Results: Pass
Violations: Management must install a splashguard at the exposed hand sink and sanitize cutting boards with deep grooves. The inspector found peeling debris on the north brick wall where lids are stored. Stored items also need to be elevated at least 6 inches off the floor.

Carniceria Guanjuato, 1436 N. Ashland Ave.
Inspection date: Jan 10
Results: Fail
Violations: This visit was the result of a complaint. The dishwashing facilities were not properly maintained and management needs to detail-clean the grease trap and drain line — a serious citation was issued. The inspector found unlabeled food in the cooler and water-stained ceiling tiles. The ventilation covers throughout the premises were not cleaned and there were missing shields on the light bulbs. Lastly, management must increase the water pressure in the bathroom.

Madison and Rayne, 1450 N. Cambell Road
Inspection date: Jan. 16
Results: Pass
No violations

Subway, 1300 N. Ashland Ave.
Inspection date: Jan. 18
Results: Pass
Violations: The inspector found dirty floors along the wall base and behind the equipment. Ventilation covers throughout the restaurant were also not clean. Management must repair the faucet from the three-compartment sink and remove unnecessary articles on top of the walk-in cooler.

Milk and Honey Café, 1920 W. Division St.
Inspection date: Jan. 18
Results: Pass
Violations: The ice scoop and multi-use utensils were not properly stored to prevent contamination and the exposed hand sink was missing a shield. The inspector also unsanitary cutting boards and dirty floors. Management needs to detail clean those items, as well as the ventilation covers in the bathroom. All items in storage need to be at least 6 inches off the floor.