Allende Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Allende Restaurant has 23 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Allende Restaurant on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP AT THE REAR ICE MACHINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.----MUST USE A FOOD SCOOP WITH A HANDLE THAT INVERTS FROM THE FOODS WHEN BEING STORED INSIDE FOODS ON THE COOKS LINE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. EMPLOYEE REMOVED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE FRONT PREP. EMPLOYEE REMOVED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS, TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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70
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS AND STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED UPRIGHT WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT/PROTECT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED IN MOP BUCKET NEXT TO GLASS DOOR COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT OR ALLOW MOPS TO AIR DRY IN BETWEEN USE.
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Mar 5, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM REAR STORAGE/DISH AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OF FLOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN. MUST USED APPROVED SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RETRAINT IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE,
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT HANDLE BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REEPAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE 3-DOOR IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jun 20, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.16--- OBSERVED CEILING IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR HOTLINE AND COFFEE STATION NOT SMOOTH,NONPOROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD STORAGE IN REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OPEN UNCUT CILANTRO , BELL PEPPER, COOKED RICE, STORED BELOW GROUND BEEF. WHOLE INTACT BEEF STORED BELOW GROUND BEEF. VEGETABLES SITTING DIRECTLY ON TOP OF RAW MEAT. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD STORAGE REARRANGE AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNATARILY DISCARDED VEGETABLES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERED 20 POUNDS OF BEANS IN REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE. NOTED A BUCKET OF BEANS AT TEMPERATURE OF 59.9F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $100.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD COOKING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS (POTS, PANS,ETC.) TOO LARGE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SINK COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. IF SAID EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS ARE TOO LARGE FOR WAREWASHING SINK, A WAREWASHING MACHINE OR ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROVIDED OR INSTALLED AND OR SUBMIT A SOP FOR PROPER CLEANING/SANITIZING TECHNIQUE OF OVERSIZE ITEMS OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CASES OF SODA STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC TSHIRT BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A SERVICE/UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF DIRTY MOP WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PEROSN IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR HOTLINE AND COFFEE STATION NOT SMOOTH,NONPOROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 18, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FLOOR INSIDE THE CABINET UNDE HANDWASHING SINK
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90
Nov 19, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 6, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDER COOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 25, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-18-2019,REPORT# 2252839 #51)5-204.12 UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT TIMES. #57)2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #58) PA 100-0367 PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY INGREDIENTS IN CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN NOT CLEANED A BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD UP . ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DOOR LINER AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN BROKEN . REPAIR/REPLACE .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CARD BOARD USED FOR SHELF LINER MUST BE REMOVED,ALSO OILY /GRIMED CARD BOXES USED TO STORE FOOD MUST BE REMOVED AND REPLACED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL WITH EXPOSED INSULATION UNDER THE CABINET OF HANDWASHING SINK .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Jan 18, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT: COOK LINE VERTICAL BROILER: 70.1F, 25LBS MARIANTED COOKED PORK, $175 ININFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 25LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, AT A TOTAL OF $125.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 COMBINED VIOLATION BELOW.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT: 3 DOOR COOLER, AT COOK LINE: 65.4F, 8LBS OF SHREDDED COOKED PORK, $25 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 8LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, AT A TOTAL OF $25.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COOLERS AND REAR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 15, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEM INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER AND NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOKS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 29, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR TRUE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP. ALSO, AT SAID COOLER, RUST ON STORAGE RACKS. RACKS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR CRACKED FRONT COUNTER TRIM, AND CRACKED LID ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE TRUE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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86
Aug 5, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND VENTS.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN TOILET ROOM.
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95
Jan 14, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP COOLER AND REAR REACH IN COOLER,RUSTY PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA
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86
Jan 7, 2016
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 7- SALSA BOWLS INSIDE OF FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK BASIN AND GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF THE SAME,ALSO NO SOAP AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT OUTER ENTRY DOOR WITH A APPX. "1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND TOP OF DOOR AND 2ND ENTRY WITH APPX."3/4 ALONG LEFT SIDE AND MISSING MAIL SLOT AT BOTTOM.ALSO NO COPY OF STATE LICENSE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO VIEW INSIDE OF LOGBOOK.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROVIDE A COPY OF PEST CONTROL LICENSE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1575851 9/21/15 NOT CORRECTED #45- MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND POST.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP COOLER AND REAR REACH IN COOLER,RUSTY PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND GRILL.MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR ALONG FRONT WINDOW IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER PREP TABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Sep 21, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. OBSERVED COOK FLIPPING TORTILLAS WITH BARE HANDS AND WRAPPING BURRITOS WITH BARE HANDS. REPORT # 1515519 DATED 12/30/14 FACILITY WAS EDUCATED THAT THERE IS TO BE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. FACILITY MUST HAVE BARRIER BETWEEN READY TO EAT FOOD AND BARE HANDS IE GLOVES OR TONGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING CHICKEN AND STEAK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES WITHIN KITHCEN. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD. ALL SHELVES NEED TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREAS. IN BETWEEN HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE CONTAINING READY TO EAT CHIPS AND SALSA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
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Dec 30, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER. (ALL CONTAINERS HAVE A DATE BUT NO NAME OF THE PRODUCT).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GAURD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WASH CLOTH USED FOR WIPING THE TOP COUNTER, DINING TABLES, TOP OF THE COOLER AND PREP TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION nOT ON TOP OF THE CHOPPING BOARD.
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78
Feb 28, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILDUP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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90
Jun 24, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE FRON PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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90
Oct 4, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA.
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Nov 1, 2011
Tag Removal
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND STORE SALSA BOWLS AND CHIPS. HAND CLAMP WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AND DUCT TAPE USED TO SECURE STEAM TABLE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REMOVE AND HAVE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE RUST AND RE-SEAL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS INSIDE EXHAUST HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PROVIDE (3) THREE STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ALL ITEMS STORED ON GROUND IN REAR WALK-WAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF DIRTY MACHINE.
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Oct 26, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. EMPLOYEE USING FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK TO RINSE OUT USED SALSA BOWLS TAKEN FROM DIRTY TABLES THEN REFILLED TO BE SERVED AGAIN WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. DEMONSTRATED AND SET UP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH BLEACH TO 100PPM FOR USED, DIRTY SALSA BOWLS.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES. PLASTIC BOWLS OF READY TO EAT CHIPS FILLED AND SITTING ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER WITH DIRTY BOTTOM OF BOWL CONTAMINATING UNCOVERED BOWL OF CHIPS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. ALL ICE AND CHIPS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRE-FILL BOWLS OF CHIPS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE THEN FAX REQUEST TO C.D.P.H. FOR INSPECTION OF ICE MACHINE AND TAG REMOVAL.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND STORE SALSA BOWLS AND CHIPS. HAND CLAMP WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AND DUCT TAPE USED TO SECURE STEAM TABLE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REMOVE AND HAVE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE RUST AND RE-SEAL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS INSIDE EXHAUST HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE (3) THREE STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL ITEMS STORED ON GROUND IN REAR WALK-WAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF DIRTY MACHINE.
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Sep 14, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST NOT USE USED CARDBOARD TORTILLA BOX FOR COOKED CHIPS AS STORAGE OR FOR GREASE DRAINAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AND PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER MICROWAVE OVEN. TABLE NEXT TO MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DEEP CUTS INTO WOOD AND WOOD CHIPPING. MUST REPLACE. WINDOW SILL AT REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO STORED CLEAN KNIVES DIRTY WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS MISSING IN EXHAUST HOOD, MUST REPLACE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Allende Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Allende Restaurant on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Allende Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Allende Restaurant.
Has Allende Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Allende Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Allende Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Allende Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Allende Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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