LALOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

5700 S CICERO AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2017.

Last inspected Mar 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
VIOLATIONS
37
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 27
2017
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

SEP 16
2016
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEANSODA DISPENSOR TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 10
2016
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN SODA DISPENOR TO REMOVE ALL BULD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 24
2015
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME

NOV 17
2015
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 6 IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND 25 IN THE REAR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT WEDGED BETWEEN THE KNIFE RACK AND WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE KNIFE RACK IN THE REAR PREP.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE WALLS/CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

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JUL 20
2015
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.

SEP 30
2014
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE TOP AREA ABOVE3 THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE, IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 22
2014
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 11 IN THE REAR PREP AREA (ON THE WALLS, CEILING, CONDUITS AND BOXES). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE TOP AREA ABOVE3 THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

KNIFE RACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE, IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE WALLS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE IS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 8
2014
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE KNIFE RACK, CAN OPENER AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.

DEC 20
2013
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 29
2013
PASS 2 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

LEGS, WHEELS OF FRONT STORAGE TABLE NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

SEP 27
2012
PASS 1 violation
Minor Food Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

HOT HOLDING UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 20
2012
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 15
2011
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

EXTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. REPLACE CRACKED WALL TRIM SURROUDING UTILITY SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.

JUN 22
2011
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ALUMINUM FOIL ON GREASE TRAP AND ON UTENSIL STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. IMPROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (GROCERY BAGS) BEING USED. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

HOLE IN WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK FAUCET. SEAL SAME. CLEAN WALL NEXT TO HOOD, DUST ACCUMULATION.

DEC 29
2010
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF CHILL BLASTER NEEDS CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL IN POOR REPIAR, PANELING MISSING BY UTILITY SINK. REPAIR SAME.

MAY 13
2010
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LIGHTSHIELD NOT CLEAN IN REAR. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET LEAKING AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.

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