Lalo's Mexican and Tequila Bar
Last inspected: Jul 5, 2019
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Lalo's Mexican and Tequila Bar, located at 600 E Grand Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a high-risk inspection on July 5, 2019. This inspection resulted in 3 major and 9 minor violations, with notable issues including management knowledge, procedures for diarrheal events, and proper date marking. While this recent inspection indicated significant concerns, Lalo's Mexican and Tequila Bar has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its nine recorded evaluations.
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Inspection History
Jul 5, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Jun 27, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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May 4, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Apr 3, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Mar 26, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Oct 5, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Feb 17, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Jun 28, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
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Violations — Jul 5, 2019 Inspection
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O). Inspector Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11. Inspector Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B). Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE EASILY READABLE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED INSIDE ALL COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.112. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED APPROX 50 DEAD FRUIT FLIES INSIDE THE CABINETS OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE BUCKET USED TO TRANSPORT ICE FROM THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA LAYING DIRECTLY ON THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A WAY TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-202.16. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING TO BE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-602.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GRILL TABLE AND ON THE SIDES OF THE GRILLS AND FRYERS. OBSERVED DIRT AND STANDING WATER INSIDE THE CABINETS OF THE FRONT PREP AREA AND ON THE MARGARITA MACHINE TABLES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: - MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS, GRILL, AND PREP TABLES OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, DRY STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT BY THE SODA MACHINE AND THE "BAR" SIGN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BY THE HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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