Lalo Restaurant — Lalo's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2018
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Lalo Restaurant — Lalo's Restaurant has been inspected 16 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 13, 2018. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Lalo Restaurant — Lalo's Restaurant is from Jun 13, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to 12 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up 12 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jun 13, 2018
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF .
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVER HEAD GLASS STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA,RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CHEST FREEZER LID AND GASKETS,GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ,LIDS DAMAGED ON DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER REAR PREP TABLE AND REAR STORAGE AREA.DAMAGED LOWER SHELF OF SCRAPE TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND BAR AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PIPES,DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER GRILL NEAR WALL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE FLOORING IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND CEILING IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA,MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES IN SAME AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM WALL NEAR FRYER CABINET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT LOWER INTERIOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM AND IN REAR PREP AREA HOOD.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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61
Jun 8, 2018
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PIPES,DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.
33
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2176642 6/1/18 NOT CORRECTED #18- STILL OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY OUTER DOOR .MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
14
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF .
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVER HEAD GLASS STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA,RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CHEST FREEZER LID AND GASKETS,GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ,LIDS DAMAGED ON DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER REAR PREP TABLE AND REAR STORAGE AREA.DAMAGED LOWER SHELF OF SCRAPE TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND BAR AREA.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER GRILL NEAR WALL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE FLOORING IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND CEILING IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA,MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES IN SAME AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM WALL NEAR FRYER CABINET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT LOWER INTERIOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM AND IN REAR PREP AREA HOOD.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 1, 2018
Routine
15 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY DISH WASHER.OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER SCRAPE FOOD FROM PLATES AND BOWLS,PUT DIRTY DISHES INTO DISH RACK AND PUT INTO DISH MACHINE AND THEN REMOVED CLEAN PLATES AND BOWLS FROM DISH RACK AND PUT ON TO DISH STORAGE SHELVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN TASK,MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A GREEN GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO FAUCET AT HAND SINK AND GARDEN HOSE EXTENDED TO FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FILLING IT UP WITH WATER,DUE TO THE LACK OF A FAUCET ONLY A SPRAYER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MANAGER UNATTACHED GARDEN HOSE DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN RACKS AND SHOLVES,CHEST FREEZERS,UNDER AND ON CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVING UNIT,ON FLOOR NEXT TO WALL OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS.APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY OUTER DOOR AND REAR SCREEN DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/1/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2064457 6/16/17 NOT CORRECTED #33-SODA DISPENSER AND ICE CHUTE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP .OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD AT THIS TIME .MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF .
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVER HEAD GLASS STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA,RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CHEST FREEZER LID AND GASKETS,GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ,LIDS DAMAGED ON DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER REAR PREP TABLE AND REAR STORAGE AREA.DAMAGED LOWER SHELF OF SCRAPE TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND BAR AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PIPES,DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER GRILL NEAR WALL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE FLOORING IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND CEILING IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA,MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES IN SAME AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM WALL NEAR FRYER CABINET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT LOWER INTERIOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF STEPS LEADING TO BASEMENT.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 16, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA DISPENSOR AND ICE CHUTE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF SYRUP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA BETWEEN WALK IN COOLER AND WALL AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 7, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE CONTAINER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP AT TOP AND DRIPPING FROM TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM JUNE 9, 2016 REPORT #1932447 NOT CORRECTED. #35 REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AND REAR AND IN AREAS WHERE THE PAINT IS CHIPPING/PEELING. CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA DISPENSOR AND ICE CHUTE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF SYRUP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA BETWEEN WALK IN COOLER AND WALL AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS FOUND ON THE LID AND FRONT OF RECEPTACLE. MUST KEEP THE EXTERIOR OF THE RECEPTACLE CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
19
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN GUARDS AND COILS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DUST BUILD-UP ON SCREENS COVERING THE MOTORS ON THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, AND THE EXTERIORS OF THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT, AND THE DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR UNDERNEATH THE CAM BROS UNITS NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR AREA(S) OF FLOOR IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM WHERE THE TILES ARE CRACKED AND SECTION(S) THAT NEED RE-GROUTING.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AND REAR AND IN AREAS WHERE THE PAINT IS CHIPPING/PEELING. CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE IN BASEMENT, AND KEEP FLOOR DRY. REPAIR EXHAUST OVER COOKING STOVE NEAR BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS, REGARDLESS OF TITLE, MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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70
Aug 17, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS, WITH DUCT TAPE HOLDING THE GASKETS TOGETHER, ON THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE NOT CLEANED WITH MINOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SODA NOZZLES AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHTS ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Aug 10, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINER, LOCATED BY THE DUMPSTERS, WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECTS FROM FEEDING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS, WITH DUCT TAPE HOLDING THE GASKETS TOGETHER, ON THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE NOT CLEANED WITH MINOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SODA NOZZLES AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHTS ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Nov 13, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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95
Nov 6, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM AND CORNER OF DOOR. ALSO, VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE OPEN TO AIR, SCREEN MISSING. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AT BAR AREA. REPLACE SAME.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN (DINING ROOM AND IN PREP AREA) NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT (DINING ROOM AND IN PREP AREA) NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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78
Aug 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME. NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FAUCET ABOVE FROZEN MARGARITA MACHINE. PROVIDE SAME OR REMOVE UNIT. FAUCET LEAKING AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER. EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Mar 13, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE HOODS AND FILTERS ARE GREASY, CLEAN THE HOODS AND FILTERS AND REPLACE THE DAMAGED FILTER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE NORTH WALK IN COOLER HAS A DIRTY CONDENSER COIL, CLEAN OUT CONDENSER UNIT. THE FAN UNIT INSIDE OF THE SOUTH HOT LINE PREP COOLER IS FULL OF DUSTY BUILDUP, CLEAN THE COOLER FAN AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN BASEBOARDS ARE FULL OF GREASE BUILDUP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA IS PEELING AND A SECTION OF THE REAR CEILING HAS FALLEN. THE WALL AT THE DISH WASHING AREA IS MIISING TILES, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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82
Mar 26, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AS DESCRIBED BELOW IN #32,33,34,35,36. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKET AT 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN, MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF STEAMTABLE; REPLACE, REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, HOODED AREA AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE FROM BOTTOM OF FRYER, SHELVING UNITS IN COOLERS STORAGE SHELVES, VENT FANS IN CEILING AND WASHROOM.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN IN BASEMENT AND REPLACE ALL MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN BY DISHWASHING AREA AND PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT STEAMTABLE AND DISHWASHING AREA FOR LIGHTS.
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74
Apr 25, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON COOLER & WALK IN COOLER,MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF STEAM TABLE,LID DAMAGED ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM HOOD,FILTERS,GRILL TABLE,DEEP FRYER,FANGUARDS IN ALL COOLERS & WALK INS,DISH RACKS,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL COOLERS,VENTILATION VENTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES & BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DISH & PREP AREAS & WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND 2- DOOR COOLER,BEHIND STEAM TABLE,DINING AREA,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.
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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.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA,OVER STEAM TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.CHEST FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RAW WOOD CABINET UNDER FRONT AREA EXPOSED SINK, AND REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES, CABINET UNDER EXPOSED SINK FRONT AREA AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND REPAIR CEILING IN KITCHEN, AND PAINT KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILING. ALSO MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER KITCHEN'S 3PART SINK AND REPAIR EXPOSED SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lalo Restaurant — Lalo's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lalo Restaurant — Lalo's Restaurant on file is from Jun 13, 2018. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lalo Restaurant — Lalo's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Lalo Restaurant — Lalo's Restaurant.
Has Lalo Restaurant — Lalo's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lalo Restaurant — Lalo's Restaurant have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lalo Restaurant — Lalo's Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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