Enchiladas Lupita
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2021
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Score
Inspectors have visited Enchiladas Lupita 10 times, with records going back to 2013. Enchiladas Lupita was last inspected on Mar 16, 2021. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Enchiladas Lupita's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 16, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “allergen training as required” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Enchiladas Lupita squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 16, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/20/20 REPORT 2386300 NOT CORRECTED: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
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Aug 20, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM JULY 29 2019 REPORT 2303819 NOT CORRECTED: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 60
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Jul 29, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED (RICE, BEANS, ETC). REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS OR AN APPROVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOR ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS (EGGS COOKED TO ORDER). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Feb 22, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELD MISING IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Apr 6, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT CUTTING BOARD/PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BLENDER, AND MICROWAVE, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED AT THIS TIME, GIVEN COPY TO POST.
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Feb 22, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE REACH-IN PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F AND THE REFRIGERATOR WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.6F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER: CHEESE AT 43.8F, BEEF AT 48.5F, PORK AT 49.1F, CHICKEN AT 43.8F, COOKED RICE AT 44.4F. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR: REFRIED BEANS AT 65.6F, AND BEEF AT 45.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 60# OF FOOD WORTH $90. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1480532 ON 3/6/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO RECORDS OR LOGS ON FILE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED AND DISHES ARE WASHED. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THIS AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: A NON-WORKING THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Mar 6, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ATTACHED PLASTIC HOSING AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER AIR GAP BETWEEN COPPER PIPE AND FLOOR DRAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO RECORDS OR LOGS ON FILE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Jun 17, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND INTO LARGE STORAGE BINS. MUST LABEL.
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Jun 6, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP.
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Jun 4, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Enchiladas Lupita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Enchiladas Lupita on file is from Mar 16, 2021. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Enchiladas Lupita?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Enchiladas Lupita.
Has Enchiladas Lupita's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Enchiladas Lupita have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Enchiladas Lupita 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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