EL MEZQUITE INC.

๐Ÿ“ 1756 W 18TH ST , Chicago, IL 60608  ยท Pilsen
95
Excellent
Latest Inspection Score
Inspected: 2025-11-19
โš ๏ธ Latest Violations (5)
Unknown
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER HAS RUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANBLE, RUST FREE SURFACE.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE LOWER/SIDE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REAR REACH IN FREEZER WITH STAINS, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
Unknown
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THERE IS A LEAK AT THE P-TRAP UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
Unknown
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Unknown
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: THE CFM ON SITE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
๐Ÿ“‹ Inspection History (2)
Date Score Type Status
2025-11-19 95 Canvass Risk 1 (High)
2024-11-05 95 Canvass Re-Inspection Risk 1 (High)

Data sourced from Chicago health department public records.
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