SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LOS AMIGOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT INC.

YOUR CALL. 63/100

3445 W 51ST ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 8, 2017 · passed

3 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 8
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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).

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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.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MAY 23
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 20# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $135. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

SERIOUSOther
* 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.

SERIOUSOther
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.

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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.

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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.

APR 3
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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.

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

EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.

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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.

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

SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE. PROVIDE SAME.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

AUG 1
2014
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

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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.

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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.

CRITICALPest 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.

JUL 22
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility 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 INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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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.

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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.

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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.

CRITICALPest 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.

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JUN 24
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

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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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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