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Buffet Los Amigos Restaurant Inc — Antojitos Guatemalatecos

5823 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 30, 2019
30
Score
High Risk

Buffet Los Amigos Restaurant Inc — Antojitos Guatemalatecos appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2018. Buffet Los Amigos Restaurant Inc — Antojitos Guatemalatecos was last inspected on May 30, 2019. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Buffet Los Amigos Restaurant Inc — Antojitos Guatemalatecos dates to May 30, 2019.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 14 violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “proper cooling methods used”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Buffet Los Amigos Restaurant Inc — Antojitos Guatemalatecos' 30 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 30, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TAMALES IN A STAINLESS STEEL POT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 117.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2# OF FOOD WORTH $10. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED SOUR CREAM AT 49.8F, EGGS AT 51.8F, MASHED PLAINTAINS AT 49.8F, TAQUITOS AT 51.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $100. PRIORITY 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.3F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND COOKED PLAINTAINS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS. OBSERVED FROZEN PORK SITTING IN A CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE FOODS IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND COOKED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND PREP TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 13, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2018
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE TO BE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MICROWAVE OVEN. RANGE TOP AT HOT LINE NEEDS CLEANING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN RANGE TOP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING AT HOT LINE SPLASHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buffet Los Amigos Restaurant Inc — Antojitos Guatemalatecos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buffet Los Amigos Restaurant Inc — Antojitos Guatemalatecos on file is from May 30, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Buffet Los Amigos Restaurant Inc — Antojitos Guatemalatecos?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Buffet Los Amigos Restaurant Inc — Antojitos Guatemalatecos.

Has Buffet Los Amigos Restaurant Inc — Antojitos Guatemalatecos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Buffet Los Amigos Restaurant Inc — Antojitos Guatemalatecos have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Buffet Los Amigos Restaurant Inc — Antojitos Guatemalatecos means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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