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Antojitos Colombianos

4208 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 3, 2018
64
Score
Medium Risk

Antojitos Colombianos has been inspected six times since 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 3, 2018. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 3, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 3, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED.
58
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
55
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA OPENING (38 INCHES).
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
49
64
Nov 1, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST ACCUMULATON.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL, STOVE AND DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
33
90
Jan 13, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN THE COOK LINE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN..
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT AND COLD HANDLE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TWO REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE,CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
78
May 5, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found prepackaged items (dulce de leche, flan, etc) on display without label. Instructed must properly label prepared, prepackaged and/or ready to eat foods that will be held over 24 hours. prepackaged deserts must have label with business name/address, list of ingredients, and date.
30
95
Nov 20, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
11
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS.
22
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS NEAR FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Antojitos Colombianos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Antojitos Colombianos on file is from Aug 3, 2018. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Antojitos Colombianos?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Antojitos Colombianos.

Has Antojitos Colombianos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Antojitos Colombianos have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Antojitos Colombianos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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