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Chalo's

5422 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 31, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

Chalo's has been inspected four times since 2016. The newest entry in the record is dated May 31, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Chalo's dates to May 31, 2017.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 31, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
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Jan 13, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF PREP COOLER SUCH AS 5LBS.COOKED TRIPE 46.1F,3LBS. RAW STEAK 45.9F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 8LBS.$55.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POT THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMP SINK TO BE SANITIZED FROM PREMISES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,MICROWAVE.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD ,DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.MUST PROVIDE AN ACCESS PANEL FOR OPENING IN WALL NEAR TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK AREA AND IN BETWEEN WALLS AND REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.
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Aug 19, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEEF TONGUE STORED IN A GROCERY BAG/NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL NOT CLEAN BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Apr 13, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION. USE OF WATER HASE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (PHOTO GIVEN),
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chalo's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chalo's on file is from May 31, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chalo's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chalo's.

Has Chalo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chalo's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chalo's 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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