Las Asadas Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2019
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Score
Las Asadas Mexican Grill has been inspected 15 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 17, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Las Asadas Mexican Grill since Jul 17, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Las Asadas Mexican Grill on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 17, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT, AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NESSA RY ITEMS, AND DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNISEX RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE NOT COVERED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 30, 2018
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RESTROOM WALLS AND COVING NOT FINISHED. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH RESTROOM PAINT NEW DRYWALL WALLS, REPLACE MISSING COVING, ADD TRIM AROUND WINDOW, AND DOOR.
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Jan 9, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE. VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Feb 10, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 1, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. SANITIZING OF MULTI USE UTENSILS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 1751500, DATE 4/6/2016. CORRECT BUY DATE WAS 7/6/2016. VIOLATION 45: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DIVIDER NOT MAINTAINED ( BROKEN) BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FRONT MICROWAVE, AND INTERIOR OF BOTH 2 DOOR COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR CEILING NOT CLEAN OVER REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 6, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 8, 2015
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 PREP COOLER INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS NOT CLEAN, EXCDESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
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Apr 14, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN UTENSIL WEDGED BETWEEN WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. STORE ALL KITCHEN UTENSILS PROPERLY IN A CLEAN, DRY, DESIGNATED AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP UNCLEAN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SNOW BLOWER IN REAR OF KITCHEN. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT.
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Mar 6, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP CHEST COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARD NEAR GRILL IN SAME AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP CHEST COOLER AT FROMT PREP AREA,ALSO CLEN SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS NEAR SHELVING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD STAINS IN CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
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Jun 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE STOVE IN BACK AREA AND CLEAN THE HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BACK AREA BY THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A THEMOMETER IN THE DOUBLE DOOR COOLER.
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May 4, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE SAME AND PROPERLY STORE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS IN TOILET ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING IN COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN DRY STORAGE BINS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Sep 8, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 1, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE.
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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 REMOVE RUST ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE & SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR LOOSE LID ON PREP COOLER.
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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 FILTERS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,CHEST FREEZER,REACH IN COOLER,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,WALL VENT.
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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 REPLACE FLOOR TILE UNDER SERVICE COUNTER.MUST SEAL FLOOR AROUND TOILET.
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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 CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALLBASES,MISSING & LOOSE WALL TRIM & WALL TILE.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE.
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Aug 30, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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 REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER SERVICE COUNTER
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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 SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL UNDER SERVICE COUNTER,REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND ONE EYE STOVE.
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Aug 19, 2010
Routine
8 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS MORE THAN 30 ON FLOOR IN FURNANCE ROOM,ALONG WALLBASE AT REAR EXIT DOOR,UNDER CRATES IN SAME AREA,ALSO A BAG OF RODENT POISON ON FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK IN FURNANCE ROOM AND REAR DOOR SWEEP WORN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & POISON,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/19/10.
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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.LABEL & DATE FOODS IN COOLERS.
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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.
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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 REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,LID OF GREASE TRAP.
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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.CLEAN FILTERS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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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 FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES.
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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 LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON OVER HEAD VENTILATION UNIT.
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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.MUST REPAIR LIGHT SWITCH IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Asadas Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Asadas Mexican Grill on file is from Jul 17, 2019. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Asadas Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Las Asadas Mexican Grill.
Has Las Asadas Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Las Asadas Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Las Asadas Mexican Grill 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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