SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LOS VASOS LOKOS CORP.

YOUR CALL. 66/100

3406 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 3, 2026 · passed with conditions

5 of 10 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 15 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jun 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 3
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 5
2025
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN REAR PREP AREA AT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 24
2024
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 8
2023
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 14
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PLACE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH SINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND RETAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW

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NOV 4
2022
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PLACE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH SINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND RETAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

NOV 2
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT THE REAR PREP HANDSINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF CHOPPED CANTALOUPE AND APPROXIMATLEY 3 LBS OF CHOPPED WATERMELON AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION IN FRONT PREP AREA COLD HOLD UNIT. NOTED TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 49.0F-55.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.

MAY 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER SHOULD BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHOPPED STRAWBERRIES, CHOPPED LETTUCE, ETC) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 28
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR PALLETAS,ICE CREAM,PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.

JUN 7
2018
FAILED
13 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF LARGE 4- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.7F AND HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CONNECTED.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 140.0F OR ABOVE AND CONNECTED.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT FRONT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK IT BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE HAND SINK THAT WILL BE INSTALLED IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT ENTRY TO FRONT PREP AREA AND FINISH SNEEZE GUARD TO PROTECT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED FRONT DOOR WITH AN APPX"1/2-3/4" ALONG SIDE,REAR EXIT DOOR ALONG FLOOR DOOR LOCK,ADJACENT DOOR TO BASEMENT IN DINING AREA,BOTH BASEMENT DOORS.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND IN REAR YARD.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZER SOLUTION PPM'S.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR PALLETAS,ICE CREAM,PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE.

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

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS ADJACENT TO PREP TABLE.

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

MUST SEAL GAPS AT WALL NEAR FRONT DOOR AND REAR HALLWAY.

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON WATER LINE ON ICE CREAM MACHINE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.

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