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Lito's Empanadas

2566 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 19, 2014
100
Score
Low Risk

Lito's Empanadas appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2010. Lito's Empanadas was last inspected on May 19, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since May 19, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.

Lito's Empanadas' latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 19, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 12, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. INTSRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE TWO REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
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86
Aug 5, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE PREP 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT.
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT EMPANADA REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA MUST INSTALL.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHSINK. MUST PROVIDE ALSO NOTED SAME SINK WITH A BROKEN HANDLE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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86
Jan 14, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED SHREDDED CHICKEN IN A LARGE METAL BOWL COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP IN A TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT 73.5F. EMPLOYEE STATES FOOD WAS PREPARED IN THE MORNING. REVIEWED PROPER METHOD OF COOLING COOKED FOODS. CHICKEN DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
3
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS BEING HELD, PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED STYROFOAM PLATES PREVIOUSLY USED FOR RAW EMPANADA'S FOUND STORED ON STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA TO BE USED AGAIN. INSTRUCTED TO USE WASHABLE FOOD CONTACT DISHES OR DISCARD DISPOSABLE STYROFOAM AFTER EACH USE. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING INSIDE EXHAUST HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
42
74
Feb 28, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
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95
Jul 20, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 DUST BUILD UP ON HOOD AND PIPE UNDER THE HOOD.
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.SWEEP DEBRIS OF THE FLOOR IN FURNACE AREA,ALSO ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED(6" OFF THE FLOOR).
34
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.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA.
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86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lito's Empanadas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lito's Empanadas on file is from May 19, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lito's Empanadas?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lito's Empanadas.

Has Lito's Empanadas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lito's Empanadas have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lito's Empanadas 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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