Antojitos Pueblita

3737 W Lawrence Ave Unit E, Chicago, IL 60625

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2019

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Antojitos Pueblita stretching back to 2018. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 20, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Antojitos Pueblita's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 20, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Adequate ventilation & lighting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Antojitos Pueblita on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 20, 2019

Reinspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS (RICE,SOUPS) FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION,NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND TO MAINTAIN.

Feb 11, 2019

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Proper date marking and disposition

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE(S) VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2222279 ISSUED ON 09/13/2018. 58 PA 100-0367.NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. - Dec 13, 2018 51 5-204.12- UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST BE ABLE TO LOCATE NEXT INSPECTION. - INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 2.18.2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND TO MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: UPGRADED SEE VIOLATION #60.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: UPGRADED SEE VIOLATION #60.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: UPGRADED SEE VIOLATION #60.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICS FOR WASHROOM DOOR AND TO MAINTAIN.

Sep 13, 2018

License

2 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11(A)-NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-202.11(B)-MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13- INSTRUCTED TO ATTEND FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: PA 100-0367.NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: 4-202.112(B-C)-MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: 3-304.14(D)- WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-501.11(B)-MISSING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C)-CAULK WORN OUT ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-204.12- UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST BE ABLE TO LOCATE NEXT INSPECTION.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.13(A)- MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND PIPES AND BETWEEN WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Antojitos Pueblita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Antojitos Pueblita on file is from Feb 20, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Antojitos Pueblita?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Antojitos Pueblita.

Has Antojitos Pueblita's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Antojitos Pueblita have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Antojitos Pueblita means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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