Las Pinatas Mexican Restaurant

1552 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 3, 2011

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 3, 2011. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Las Pinatas Mexican Restaurant's record stops at Aug 3, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Las Pinatas Mexican Restaurant is comfortably above that bar.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 3, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.

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

Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MEN'S RESTROOM REQUIRES A WORKING VENTILATION FAN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Pinatas Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Pinatas Mexican Restaurant on file is from Aug 3, 2011. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Las Pinatas Mexican Restaurant 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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