LINDO MICHOACAN.
3115 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 10 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 12022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GRIME AND FOOD RESIDUE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOODHANDLER TRAINING AND OBTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 212022FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING AND RETAIN VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILTIY IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS(BEHIND AND ON THE SIDE OF REFRIGERATORS, IN CORNERS NEXT TO SHELVING, UNDER PREP TABLES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIORS OF COOLER UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED GRIME AND FOOD RESIDUE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOODHANDLER TRAINING AND OBTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2463552 DATED:12/09/2020 NOT CORRECTED; #47 MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD IN-BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. DIRECTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BRING VIOLATION INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 92020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD IN-BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JUN 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
NO SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
APR 162018PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & LOOSE WALLS IN BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN FRONT PREP AREAS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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APR 132018FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2159598 4/5/18 NOT CORRECTED #19 STILL OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MISSING LIDS ON 1 OF 2 DUMPSTERS NOW.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & LOOSE WALLS IN BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN FRONT PREP AREAS.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
APR 52018FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.SOAP AND TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED BY MANAGER DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MISSING LIDS ON BOTH DUMPSTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2081796 9/8/17 NOT CORRECTED #45-FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NEEDED.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & LOOSE WALLS IN BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN FRONT PREP AREAS.
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
SEP 82017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR IN CORNER BY 3 COMP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF COVERING IN PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 22016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, AND ALL PREPARED FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. ALL PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, NAME AND ADDRESS OF SUPPLIER, AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH ALL HANDLES INVERTED UP OR OUT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED PLASTIC COVERS FOR PACKED ICE CREAM DISPLAY CASES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE LARGE CUTTING IN BOARD ON PREP TABLE, LARGE INDENTATIONS OBSERVED IN SURFACE WHICH CANNOT BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.SANITIZED. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE PACKED ICE CREAM DISPLAY CASES.
ALL LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE COMPLETELY SHIELDED. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD-UP FROM WALLS INSIDE MOP/UTILITY CLOSET.
MUST REPLACE EXPANDABLE PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK.
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JUL 282016FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WASH BOWLS IN WASHROOMS USED BY RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES, AS WELLS AS, THE OTHER 49 VENDORS ON THIS SIDE OF THE DISCOUNT MALL. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. HOT WATER TANK IS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE NEEDS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A LARGER UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OVERFLOWING TRASH WITH LIDS OPEN AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND(BOXES AND TRASH) IN THE GARBAGE AREA, AND GREASE WITH DEBRIS STUCK TO THE TOP OF THE LID ON THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. MUST KEEP ALL TRASH AND DEBRIS OFF THE GROUND AROUND THE RECEPTACLES,AS WELL AS, GREASE AND DEBRIS OFF OF THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
ALL FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, AND ALL PREPARED FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. ALL PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, NAME AND ADDRESS OF SUPPLIER, AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH ALL HANDLES INVERTED UP OR OUT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED PLASTIC COVERS FOR PACKED ICE CREAM DISPLAY CASES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE LARGE CUTTING IN BOARD ON PREP TABLE, LARGE INDENTATIONS OBSERVED IN SURFACE WHICH CANNOT BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.SANITIZED. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE PACKED ICE CREAM DISPLAY CASES.
ALL LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE COMPLETELY SHIELDED. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD-UP FROM WALLS INSIDE MOP/UTILITY CLOSET.
MUST REPLACE EXPANDABLE PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK.
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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