Los Alamos

2157 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

The most recent inspection for LOS ALAMOS, located at 2157 S Damen Ave in Chicago, IL, on November 26, 2025, resulted in a low-risk classification with a score of 82. This inspection noted four minor violations related to in-use utensils, food and non-food contact surfaces, and the cleanliness of physical facilities. LOS ALAMOS has a history of mostly low-risk inspections over 18 scored visits.

18
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 26, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 12, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Aug 24, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 7, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 26, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Dec 20, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
37
Jun 30, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 22, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 11, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
May 4, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 1, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
May 29, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 25, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 21, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 24, 2012
Routine
12 minor violations.
55
Feb 7, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Nov 26, 2025 Inspection
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: BOWL USED TO GET THE RICE IS STORE INSIDE THE CONTAINER OF RICE IN THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWL, USE A UTENSIL AND NOT LEAVE IT INSIDE THE RICE. MAINTAIN SAME.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: PREP AREA NOT BRIGHT PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)