MAR 22
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LOS FAROLES AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 45/100
3149 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 22, 2017 · passed
Failed 3 of 13 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Sep 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS AT THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 92017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 9
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED I.E. EXCESSIVE TRASH OVERFLOWING,CONTAINER NOT COVERED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOTIFY THE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND GARBAGE CONTAINER MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS AT THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOIL LINERS ON KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS(STOVE).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS/FREZZERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 142016FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 14
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED 2 DOOR STAND-UP KITCHEN COOLER NOT FUNCTIONING. AT THIS TIME,NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER. THERE IS ENOUGH REFRIGERATION UNITS TO MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPERATURES. THE COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. NO CITATION ISSUED.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE WORNED OUT,WITH DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. STORING FOODS IN GROCERY CARRYOUT BAGS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS FOR PROPER STORAGE OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS,STORAGE SHELVINGS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELVES AND INTERIORS OF SINKS AND IN COOLERS NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MISSING 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE SAID SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.
MAR 52015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 5
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS, STOVE TOP, INTERIOR OF COOLERS SHELVES, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL ALONG SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE HEAVY FOOD BUILT-UP.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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NOV 122014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 12
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS INISDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS, STOVE TOP, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHLEVES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL ALONG SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE HEAVY FOOD BUILT-UP.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES INCLUDING UNUSED ICE MACHINE.
JAN 142014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Exterior of cooking equipment, prep tables and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.
MAR 62013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 6
2013
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO STORAGE REACH IN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FRONT SERVING AREA SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS THRU-OUT DINING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
APR 242012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 24
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR ICE SCREAM SCOOP TO BE STORED AND ACCESSIBLE TO ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.
APR 162012FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2012
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GARBAGE CONTAINER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND COVERED PROPERLY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #659999 DATE: 01-13-2012. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #33-FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE ALL (3) REACH-IN COOLERS, PREP SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA. #34- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. #38-INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA (KITCHEN) AND MUST RE CAULK.------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #40-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR ICE SCREAM SCOOP TO BE STORED AND ACCESSIBLE TO ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
JAN 132012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE ALL (3) REACH-IN COOLERS, PREP SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN THE KITCHEN (BEHIND GARBAGE CONTAINER).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA (KITCHEN) AND MUST RE CAULK.------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
NOV 152011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 15
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Above violation still remaining.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Above violation still remaining.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Above violation still remaining.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Above violation still remaining.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Above violation still remaining.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Above violation still remaing.
SEP 232011PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
SEP 23
2011
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS, AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS WHERE NEEDED, AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS IN KITCHEN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS AND ICE SCOOP, MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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