LAS AMERICAS APARTMENTS.

Chicago Health Dept

1611 S RACINE AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025).

16 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Oct 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 30

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO DRAINBOARD LOCATED BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL IN THE ACCESSIBLE STALL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RUBBER COVING MISSING FROM THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE WALL IN THE ACCESSIBLE STALL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 18

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BEING USED TO STORE CLEAN TRAYS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER REMOVED TRAYS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.119 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD LOCATED BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

NOV 8

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

APR 21

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST AN ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).

MAY 21

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND THE SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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OCT 10

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT, AND DIARRHEA , AND A KIT BUT IT IS MISSING A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 11

2018

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 18

2017

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 12

2016

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 4

2016

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 7

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER COMPACTOR ROOM DOOR.

JUL 31

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF ALL KITCHEN CABINETS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STORED ARTICLES 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING IN KITCHEN.

SEP 26

2013

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REACH IN COOLER READING 51.6*F MANAGEMENT COMPANY HAD REPLACED WITH NEW REFRIGERATOR AT THIS TIME.

SEP 12

2013

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REGULAR NON COMERCIAL REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER NOT KEEPING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. REFRIGERATOR READING 54.8*F NEED TO KEEP FOOD PRODUCT 40*F OR BELOW, FREEZER READING 41*F NEED TO KEEP FOOD PRODUCT 0*F OR BELOW. NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME NEED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTER/NOR MANAGER WITH PROOF OF REGISTRATION ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME NEED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 28

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

The west sink is stained from coffee, scrub the sink and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

There is some loose food debris around the stove perimeter, pull out the stove and clean.

JUL 20

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREP AND SERVED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

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. PROVIED A WEATHER STRIP TO THE SOUTH SIDE DOCK DOOR SO DOOR CAN BE TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM THE WATER IS TOO HOT AT THE SINK NEEDS TO BE TEMPERED. IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM THE SINK WITH THE ONE FAUCET WILL NOT SHUT OFF IT HAS STEADY DRIP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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