Armandos Express

2121 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Armandos Express has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Oct 1, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Armandos Express is from Oct 1, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Armandos Express' latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2012

Routine

5 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZAS, SALADS, BEEF, SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME 3:15 P.M. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning including floor drains.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Detail clean and maintain food debris splashed on the walls of the rear food prep area.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Remove unecessary articles from inside the floor mop sink properly store cleaning equipments in a designated location.

May 18, 2011

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Armandos Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Armandos Express on file is from Oct 1, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Armandos Express' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Armandos Express have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Armandos Express 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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