PASS
Risk 1 (High)
MI NUEVA TIERRA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
March 21, 2025
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License #2703967
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA/STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED ON BOTTOM OF COOLER AS WELL AS EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. ISNTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK FROM SPRAY HOSE AT 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. WATER LEAKING HEAVILY FROM HOSE AND FAUCET WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT FAUCET. OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN GOOD REPAIR.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK FROM SPRAY HOSE AT 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. WATER LEAKING HEAVILY FROM HOSE AND FAUCET WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT FAUCET. OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN GOOD REPAIR.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection