Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant Inc
3445 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
Mostly clean — 3 of 6 passed, one prior failure
Last Inspected
2017-06-08
What You Should Know
✓ 4 consecutive passes, most recently 2017-06-08
⚠ Failed 1 inspection (2014)
⚠ Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
🌡 Food Temperature critical 2×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 2×
🐀 Pest Activity critical 2×
🔧 Facility Condition serious 1×
📦 Food Storage & Handling minor 1×
Inspection History
4 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOOD(HOT PEPPERS, AND TOROA ROLLS) IN BASEMENT FREEZER AND COOLER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR BAGGIES/ZIP LOC.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BOX FREESERS, INTERIOR NEED CLEANING, AND DEFROST THE TWO DOOR FREEZER (EXCESSIVE ICE).
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
2016-05-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED BEEF AT 43.6-46.7F, REFRIED BEANS AT 47.7F, SOUR CREAM AT 46.7F, PORK AT 54F, AND RED SALSA AT 43.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY ...
serious Other
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
serious Other
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1532588 ON 4/3/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SINGLE-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. ALL SINGLE-USE FORKS, SPOONS AND KNIVES MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED AN UNPAINTED DRYWALL WALL AT THE BACK WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT THE WALL. SCRAPE AND REPAINT ANY CHIPPED OR PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
2015-04-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
LARGE BAGS OF COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51F IN COOLER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPRATURES AT ALL TIMES. MGR STATES COOKED YESTERDAY. APPROX 10 LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CARDBOARD ON CEILING COVERING VENT IN REAR ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO HAVE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE. PROVIDE SAME.
minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
2014-08-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN REAR OF KITCHEN. REMOVE DIRTY CARDBOARD AND RUST ON SHELF AND RESTORE SHELF TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN KITCHEN HAS LOOSE TILES AND MISSING GROUT. REPAIR TILES AND GROUT FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING HANGING OVER FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
critical Pest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL BROKEN OR UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
CRITICAL 5 ▾
serious Facility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1353268 6/24/13 NOT CORRECTED #34 SOME MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR MOPSINK REPLACE WHERE MISSING OR PAINT SURFACE, #37 WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT DOES NOT HAVE SELF CLOSING DEVICE,#38 MUST INSTA...
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN REAR OF KITCHEN. REMOVE DIRTY CARDBOARD AND RUST ON SHELF AND RESTORE SHELF TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN KITCHEN HAS LOOSE TILES AND MISSING GROUT. REPAIR TILES AND GROUT FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.
minor Sanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. MUST PURCHASE 3 SINK STOPPPERS.
critical Pest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL BROKEN OR UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
4 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER IN KITCHEN. CLEAN AREA (TABLE) UNDERNEATH GRILL IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SOME MISSING FLOOR TILE IN BASEMENT NEAR UTILITY SINK; REPLACE WHERE MISSING.
minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT NOT SELF CLOSING; PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT.
minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM IN BASEMENT TO ABSORB ODORS. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.
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