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Mexico Steak House

2983 S Archer Ave, Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 29, 2026

29

Inspections on record

14

Times passed

7

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 29, 2026

  1. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jul 29, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 21, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 26, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 13, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 2, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 25, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 10, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 31, 2020CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 9, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 14, 2017Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2017ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 27, 2017ComplaintNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jul 21, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 14, 2017CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 19, 2016ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 23, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 17, 2015Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 10, 2015CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 21, 2015Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 16, 2015CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 11, 2014ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 30, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 14, 2014CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 12, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2013Tag RemovalPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 4, 2013CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 30, 2011Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 23, 2011CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 6, 2010ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Mexico Steak House — questions

Did Mexico Steak House pass its last health inspection?
Mexico Steak House at 2983 S Archer Ave was inspected on Jul 29, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 29 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
What violations were cited at Mexico Steak House?
The most recent inspection cited 1 violation, beginning with: ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENT FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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