Ines Restaurante
Last inspected: Apr 12, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2017, Ines Restaurante has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 12, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 12, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Ines Restaurante on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE KITCHEN COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: EGGS AT 52,9 F AND 54.9 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 40 EGGS WORTH $15.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. SUGGESTED KEEPING ONLY SEVERAL EGGS IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT AND NOT OVERFILLING THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 4, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN REAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST FROM AIR CONDITIONER UNIT IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Jun 23, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN REAR AREA OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS (UNUSED ITEMS) IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN UNFINISHED WALL (DRY WALL) IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE REAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WALL TO FINISH.
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Mar 5, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRYER CABINET.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,SERVICE COUNTER AND HOT WATER TANK AREA
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICE AND ON MOP SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX STAFF AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
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Feb 26, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED & STORAGE BAGS OF FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE FROM AN UNAPPROVED FOOD SOURCE SUCH AS 5LBS. DONUTS/CAKES,2.5LBS.POTATO CHIPS,2.5LBS.CHICCHARONES.MANAGER IS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE A RECEIPT FROM A APPROVED SUPPLIER.MANAGER STATES THEY PURCHASED FROM A CUSTOMER THAT CAME IN TO SELL PRODUCT OFF THE STREET.INSTRUCTED TO PURCHASE ONLY FROM APPROVED SUPPLIERS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX. 10LBS. $20.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE,ON LEDGE AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/26/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRYER CABINET.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,SERVICE COUNTER AND HOT WATER TANK AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICE AND ON MOP SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX STAFF AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN PREP AREA.
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Dec 3, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL. INSTRUCTED TO A PROCEDURE AND THE PROPER SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2222746 DATED FOR 09/21/18. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NON PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS AND SEAFOOD) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINGS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONATINERS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZERS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS .INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MANAGER UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOCATION OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC RESTROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE DRY STORAGE AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE GRILL TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Sep 21, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on site. Must provide equipment and written procedure for clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Priority violation 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.14(N) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy, with signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 Observed TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) foods without proper labels in coolers and in rear walk in cooler. Must label all TCS foods with common name, prep date, and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counters throughout kitchen. Must properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution when not in use. Must maintain same.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 Observed door to ice machine in disrepair (does not close properly). Must repair and maintain same.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 Backflow preventer on utility sink not located to be serviced and maintained. Must provide backflow prevention device or location. Must maintain same.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Observed excessive clutter, dust and dirt build up on floors in storage room in rear of restaurant (where water heater is located). Must detail clean and organize clutter, and elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor. Must discard and unnecessary items from this room. Must maintain same.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.
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Nov 28, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER BEVERAGE COUNTER. REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR ON ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL UNUSED STEAM TABLES IN REAR(RICE SPILLS, ETC).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEAR ENTRANCE DOOR(DEAD INSECTS). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ines Restaurante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ines Restaurante on file is from Apr 12, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ines Restaurante?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Ines Restaurante.
Has Ines Restaurante's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ines Restaurante have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ines Restaurante 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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