MAR 27
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LALOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT.
EAT. 81/100
5700 S CICERO AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 27, 2017 · passed
15 of 17 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
15 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since May 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SEP 162016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 16
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 102016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 10
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN SODA DISPENOR TO REMOVE ALL BULD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 242015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 24
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 172015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 17
2015
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 202015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 20
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.
SEP 302014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 30
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 222014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 22
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 82014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 8
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
JAN 292013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 29
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
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 272012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 27
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 202012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 20
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 152011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.
JUN 222011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 292010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 29
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF CHILL BLASTER NEEDS CLEANING.
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 132010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELD NOT CLEAN IN REAR. CLEAN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET LEAKING AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.
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