Atitlan Restaurant

3119 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Atitlan Restaurant has three inspections in the public record. On Mar 20, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 20, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

“Allergen training as required” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Atitlan Restaurant's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2023

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Mar 13, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON SITE FOR SANITIZING DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SANITIZER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER SENT EMPLOYEE TO STORE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER SENT EMPLOYEE TO STORE TO BUY PAPER TOWELS AND RESTOCK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2556308 DATED 5-25-2022 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BASEBOARDS OUTSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND TO ENSURE TOILET ROOM DOORS ARE SELF CLOSING. OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING; OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG THE WALL OUTSIDE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE CORRECTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP. MANAGER DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH AVAILABLE HAND SOAP ON SITE. MANAGER SENT EMPLOYEE TO STORE TO RESTOCK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

May 25, 2022

License

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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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 TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD ALONG THE HALLWAY ACROSS WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP/WASHROOMS).

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Atitlan Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Atitlan Restaurant on file is from Mar 20, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Atitlan Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Atitlan Restaurant.

Has Atitlan Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Atitlan Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Atitlan Restaurant 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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