Las Picosas Co
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Las Picosas Co 25 times, with records going back to 2010. On Apr 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “proper cooling methods used”, which has been cited 13 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Las Picosas Co on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 12, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE AND SURROUNDING SURFACE SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER AT FRONT UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA. DOOR GASKET OF WALK IN COOLER NOT TIGHT FITTING, SMALL GAP NOTED. INSTD TO REPAIR ALL GASKETS AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY
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May 12, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 3, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: UNKNOWN SOURCE/NO INVOICE OF UNSEALED UNLABELED PALETAS OR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE INVOICE, APPROVED SOURCE (BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND DOCUMENTATION THAT SOURCE IS APPROVED FROM STATE TO WHOLESALE). PALETAS MUST BE FULLY SEALED AND PROPERLY LABELED (DISTRIBUTOR, INGREDIENTS, ETC) CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. PALETAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER : LARGE, DEEP CONTAINERS OF BARBACOA 60.9F, PORK 48.5F , BEEF 50.1F INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICK ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (BEEF BURGERS, EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU THAT READS *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, HEAVILY LEAKING UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED BARBOCOA, BEEF, AND PORK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL BY: (1) ARRANGING IN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE CONTAINER WALLS; AND(2) LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION DURING THE COOLING PERIOD TO FAICLITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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Apr 27, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN ICE CREAM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Apr 20, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN ICE CREAM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 12, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SPONGES MAY NOT BE USED WITH CLEAN SANITIZED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: GARBAGE CANS IN STALLS MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 19, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/27/20 REPORT 2359389 NOT CORRECTED: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OBTAINED FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Jan 27, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/24/19 REPORT 2294122 NOT CORRECTED: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OBTAINED FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Jun 24, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AN DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINKS AND IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE PLATES AND BOWLS STORED INSIDE FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND USED AS DISPENSING UTESILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 29, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE. COOKED STEAK (COOKED YESTERDAY) IN LARGE DEEP BUS PAN IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.2F. STEAK VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME, APPROX 30LB $200 VALUE. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACK CEILING IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE CEILING PAINTED IN LIGHT COLOR IN PREP AREAS. RAW EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
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Nov 16, 2017
Routine
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 BOARD , #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHES, ON PREP TABLE, AND CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Jul 5, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN NEWLY ADDED DINING, PREP, AND WAITRESS STATION NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Jun 28, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEWLY ADDED PREP/DINING AND WAITRESS STATION AREA IN EXTENDED AREA NO HANDSINK INSTALLED INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINK TO PROPER PLUMBING HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND CONNECTED TO PROPER DRAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EURO RUBBER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR INTERIOR OF EURO OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN NEWLY ADDED DINING,PREP, AND WAITRESS STATION NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Oct 21, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP FOOD DEBRIS. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENT IN DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 23, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS IN THE HOOD VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 8, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSIL STORAGE SHELF IN POOR REPAIR OVER REAR DISH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED TWO KNIFES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE COOLER AND TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK. OBSERVED REAR STORAGE SHELVES RAW WOOD, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN #10 CAN OPENER, CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION.
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Jun 30, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: THE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE DOOR GASKETS AT THE DOUBLE DOOR COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR THEY ARE RIPPED AND TORN. MUST REPLACE THEM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE TWO REACHIN FREEZERS ARE THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THEM. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK-FLOW PREVENTER TO THE FAUCET AT THE UTILITY/MOP SINK.
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Feb 28, 2013
Reinspection
3 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 KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR TOP OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN KNIVES STORED IN KNIFE RACK AT PREP LINE. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 27, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY HANDLE-UP. CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR TOP OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN KNIVES STORED IN KNIFE RACK AT PREP LINE. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 25, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER IN USE, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 60.1F. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER COOLERS ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REACH-IN COOLER: STEAK (61.3F), PASTOR (60.9F), CARNITAS (64.3F), CHICKEN (62.1F). ALL CONTAINERS DATED 2/23/13, NO TEMPERATURE LOGS IN PLACE. MGR DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD. APPROX 30LBS, $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY HANDLE-UP. CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR TOP OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME. CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, PITTED, WITH DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN KNIVES STORED IN KNIFE RACK AT PREP LINE. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVERS IN VARIOUS AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Feb 2, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. LIGHT SHEILD IN NEED OF PROPER END CAPS AND TUBES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. WASHBOWL IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT AT MIXING VALVE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 21, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. KNIFE HOLDER IN NEED OF CLEANING, ICE MACHINE AND DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. F
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ORGANIZE SIDE STORAGE AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jun 9, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP SIDES FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HOOD PIPES AND FILTERS ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP.
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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. THE FLOOR IN THE WATER HEATER CLOSET NOT CLEAN. INSTD. TO CLEAN IT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Picosas Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Picosas Co on file is from Apr 21, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Picosas Co?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Las Picosas Co.
Has Las Picosas Co's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Las Picosas Co have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Las Picosas Co means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Las Picosas Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Picosas Co is inspected around two times per year on average.
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