La Mejikana
1820 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jan 3, 2025
La Mejikana was last inspected on January 3, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
January 3, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt debris in various areas of the food prep area and accumulated dust debris on the pipes and walls. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter in the basement and items stored on the floor. Instructed to remove unnecessary clutter and elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at handwashing sink located at front bar. Must provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed steak and ceviche on menu said items can be ordered undercooked. Instructed facility to provide footnote, disclosure (written disclosure and disclosure by asterisk) and reminder for menu items that can be ordered under cooked. Priority foundation violation.7-38-005.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Found continued non- compliance from inspection report # 2538218 conducted on 11/9/21. The following previous core violations were not corrected: 6-202.16 observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the front door. Must provide and maintain a weather strip to prevent entry point for pests. 6-501.13 floors in the kitchen and dish washing areas need cleaning around and behind all equipment to remove debris, spills and/or grease. Instructed manager that all city certified manager must have allergen training. Must comply or citations will follow. 2-102.13 instructed manager to comply . Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical6 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic has no city sanitation certificate as required.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Premises has no procedure or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events as required. Instructed to comply or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the front door. Must provide and maintain a weather strip to prevent entry point for pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the reach in coolers and freezer dirty. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the 2 comp sink faucet. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain a garbage can in the women washroom with a lid as required.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the kitchen in poor repair chipping paint and dry wall. Must repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in the kitchen and dish washing areas need cleaning around and behind all equipment to remove debris, spills and/or grease.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certified manager on duty/site while tcs foods are being prepared, handled such as beans and pork belly. Instructed manager to enroll more employees in city sanitation class to cover all shift. Priority foundation citation isssue #7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirements or citations will follow.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager that all city certified manager must have allergen training. Must comply or citations will follow.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed policy and kit on premises but no disinfectant rated for norovirus, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in rear prep not properly labeled, instructed to properly label bulk continers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 seal open area along both sides of gutter in wall behind bar to prevent pest breeding area and harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 must clean/replace filters at hood in prep area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 must provide light shield for interior of sliding 2-dr refrigerator.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 22 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.