SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LOS JALPENOS CORPORATION.

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3334 N MILWAUKEE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 4, 2017 · passed

4 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Apr 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 4
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTED LID AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED AND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES.

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

MUST CLEAN ALL THE EXTERIOR PART OF THE COOLER, STOVE AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIOMENT(GRILL,STOVE AND DEPP FRYER)WIT FOOD SPLASHED AND MAINTAIN.

APR 28
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

HOLE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL/REPAIR HOLE AND MAINTAIN. BLACK PLASTIC BASEBOARD RIPPED OFF INSIDE THE WAHROOM. MUST REPAIR/RE GLUE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS THRU-OUT PREP AREA AND MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD IN SOME LIGHT BULBS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE SMALL REACH IN FREEZER, MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 21
2017
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1975375 dated 11/14/16. #35-FOUND SEVERAL HOLES IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. Must repair holes in ceiling. Must maintain same. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GRILL WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

HOLE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL/REPAIR HOLE AND MAINTAIN. BLACK PLASTIC BASEBOARD RIPPED OFF INSIDE THE WAHROOM. MUST REPAIR/RE GLUE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS THRU-OUT PREP AREA AND MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD IN SOME LIGHT BULBS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE SMALL REACH IN FREEZER, MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE THE CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

NOV 14
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found tin foil used as a liner on shelves in kitchen area. Instructed to remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

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

Found several holes in ceiling of basement dry storage area. Must repair all holes in ceiling. Must maintain same.

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

Utility sink installed in kitchen not in compliance with CDPH requirements. Must add faucet with hot & cold water (with appropriate city pressure) and a backflow prevention device. Must maintain same.

APR 18
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Facility must install utility sink.

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APR 15
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Observed 2 separate prep areas, and only 1 exposed hand sink located in the front prep area. Instructed must install exposed hand sink (with hot and cold water, soap and paper towels) in the (rear) kitchen area, so that both prep areas have easily accessible hand sinks for use. critical violation 7-38-030.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3 compartment sink not properly functioning. Cold water handle not working properly. Water is tempered, but both handles must be properly functioning independently. Hot and cold water must be available at all times on all sinks. Instructed must also provide chemical test kit. serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Observed raw wood in front prep area on lower walls and also used as counter tops, covered with aluminum foil. Advised must paint or cover all raw woods surfaces, and also remove aluminum foil. Advised all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Must install self closing mechanism for employee restroom in kitchen, and also front prep area door leading to customer area.

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

Observed a small leak under the sink in the employee restroom. Instructed must repair and maintain.

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