Dos Urban Cantina — Atta Girl

2829-2831 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2023
70
Score
Medium Risk

Dos Urban Cantina — Atta Girl appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 12, 2023. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Dos Urban Cantina — Atta Girl is from Dec 12, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Dos Urban Cantina — Atta Girl's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (MEATS, FISH, FOIE GRAS, PATE, ETC.) STORED IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZER WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (MEATS, FISH, FOIE GRAS, PATE, ETC.) STORED IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZER WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
29
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR THE LIGHT FIXTURE THAT IS NOT WORKING. A LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING ABOVE THE PREP LINE. MUST REPLACE.
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70
May 25, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED PORK AT 48F, CREAM AT 44.6F, COOKED BLACK BEANS AT 53.6F, BEEF AT 51.3F, AND LAMB AT 45.9F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Apr 14, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2252977 DATED ON 01/23/19 NOT CORRECTED-#39 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,#55 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS IN BAR AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISH WASH AREA, DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, HOT WATER TANK AREA,#55 MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOOL ROOM,#58 OBSEREVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE TO VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 23, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OF THE RISK OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
25
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: PA 100-0367 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND POST.
58
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION UNIT IN STAFF MEN'S TOILETROOM
55
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.12 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM
43
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM GLASS SHELVING UNITS IN BAR AREA
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS IN BAR AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT,DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,HOT WATER TANK AREA
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT AND HOLE IN WALL BEHIND DEEP FRYER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULK AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CEILING IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOOLROOM
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Jan 14, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
1
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OF THE RISK OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 11- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDERSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON LEG OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.UNDERSIDE OF WOOD EQUIPMENT MOTOR TABLE,WALK IN COOLER DOOR JAM,IN BETWEEN WALL AND PIPE ALONG WALL AT WALK IN COOLER DRAIN LINE,INSIDE OF UPPER ELECTRICAL BOX IN MOPSINK CLOSET,IN BETWEEN WOOD ON BACK OF EMPLOYEES LOCKERS IN BASEMENT.ALSO. SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES IN SAME AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/14/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.
43
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM GLASS SHELVING UNITS IN BAR AREA.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS IN BAR AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT,DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,HOT WATER TANK AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT AND HOLE IN WALL BEHIND DEEP FRYER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULK AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CEILING IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION UNIT IN STAFF MEN'S TOILETROOM.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOOLROOM.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND POST.
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35
Jun 19, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE ON BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS IN BASEMENT NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jul 8, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 30, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Found large amounts of orange slimy mold-like substance in upper interior (water reservoir and all throughout) of ice machine. Machine was turned off during inspection. Instructed to not use machine until it has substance has been removed, and it is cleaned and sanitized. Must maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed place setting on table with silverware not protected. Instructed must either roll silverware, or protect with napkins (they use cloth napkins for set up on tables.) Must maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found some debris and dust build up in the following areas: the floor under/ in corner of coffee station; and the floor behind the walk in cooler in basement. Violation was corrected during inspection. Must maintain.
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86
Oct 29, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN HAND WASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. REMOVE DIRT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEM IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR THE EASY OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dos Urban Cantina — Atta Girl last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dos Urban Cantina — Atta Girl on file is from Dec 12, 2023. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dos Urban Cantina — Atta Girl?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Dos Urban Cantina — Atta Girl.

Has Dos Urban Cantina — Atta Girl's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dos Urban Cantina — Atta Girl have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dos Urban Cantina — Atta Girl means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.