L & M Redhots

5125 W 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60638

American

Last inspected: Jul 29, 2015

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited L & M Redhots eight times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Jul 29, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. L & M Redhots's record stops at Jul 29, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting L & M Redhots on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History

Jul 29, 2015

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 13, 2014

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Nov 4, 2014

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1473679 DATED 06/13/14 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 33- FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 34- FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 38- FOUND LARGE 1 BURNER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR BEHIND THE DESK NOT UNDER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY VENTILATED OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. 41- FOUND MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE. 43- FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Jun 13, 2014

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRYERS AND THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE 1 BURNER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR BEHIND THE DESK NOT UNDER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY VENTILATED OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: FOUND MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

Mar 5, 2013

Routine

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: VENT IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DEISGNATED AREA.

Feb 21, 2012

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ONE LIGHT WITHOUT LIGHT SHIELD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Jun 3, 2011

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Feb 23, 2010

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: VENT IN TOILET ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING IN PREP COOLER. REPLACE SAME.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was L & M Redhots last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at L & M Redhots on file is from Jul 29, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at L & M Redhots?

Across the inspection record, “appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at L & M Redhots.

Has L & M Redhots' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at L & M Redhots have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at L & M Redhots 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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