Los Altos

1848 W 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60609
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 16, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Los Altos has 25 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Los Altos was last inspected on May 16, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 18 times.

Los Altos' latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

25
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 16, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED BOTH HNADLES MISSING ON 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWSHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 OBSERVED CEILING DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DRY STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NEW FOOD EMLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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70
May 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYINH PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THICK BLACK AND GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE INTERNAL PANEL DRIPPING ON TO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH HNADLES MISSING ON 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWSHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DRY STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NEW FOOD EMLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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55
Mar 21, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT LABELS IN A 2-DOOR COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY LABELS ON CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF, AND SALSA. MAINTAIN ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. THE MANAGER PROVIDED DATE MARKS ON FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN-UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
5
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (SALT AND SUGAR). THE MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAME.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN, BEEF, AND PORK STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 1-DOOR FREEZER, CHEST FREEZER, AND WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW IT TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM CEILING LIGHT AND THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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52
Mar 2, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT BOTTOM OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AT FRONT GRILL AREA.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES OF NAPKINS AND SAUCE CONTAINERS 6" FROM THE FLOOR.
45
82
May 20, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, STOVE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA, CLEAN UNDER UNUSED GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
55
82
Apr 22, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, STOVE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA, CLEAN UNDER UNUSED GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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82
Oct 6, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 12LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 47.7F-52.0F,,4LBS. COOKED BEANS 50.4F,50LBS. COOKED CACTUS 45.0F-52.7F,40LBS. COOKED RICE 55.8F,55LBS. COOKED BEEF 50.4F-54.0F,35LBS. COOKED STEAK 47.1F,15LBS. PORK 69.4F-73.4F,5-GALLONS BEEF SOUP 47.5F AND 5- GALLONS CHICKEN SOUP 47.7F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND 2- DOOR PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 246 LBS. $1710.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF WALK IN COOLER AT 51.8F AND 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 51.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE . TECHNICIAN IS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
33
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2497720 4/2/21 NOT CORRECTED#37- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #49-MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,EYE STOVE,REACH IN COOLER,PREP COOLER. #55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES & WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAIR IN 2ND WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.#56- MUST PROVIDE A VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
60
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,BEANS,CHICKEN,ETC).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON BASEMENT FLOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/29/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SOILED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINKS.
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Apr 2, 2021
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,EYE STOVE,REACH IN COOLER,PREP COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES & WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAIR IN 2ND WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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74
Mar 26, 2021
Routine
10 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2352511 12/2/2019 NOT CORRECTED.#10- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT AND BACK HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE. #55-OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELEVATE ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. #55-OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, REACH-IN FREEZER, AND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA #57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE.MUST REPAIR,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
60
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STEAK,EGGS, BEANS,RICE,ETC).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A MOP BUCKET WITH A MOP INSIDE IN FRONT OF HAND SINK. HAD MANAGER TO REMOVE MOP BUCKET TO HAVE ACCESSIBILITY TO HAND SINK.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE AND DISCARD,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
16
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
25
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS SUCH AS 21 LB. COOKED BEEF,19LBS. COOKED CHICKEN,5LBS. COOKED POTATOE,4LBS. COOKED CARROTS,30LBS. COOKED BEANS,30LBS. COOKED RICE, 1- GALLON BEEF STOCK,1-GALLON CHICKEN STOCK,20-GALLONS OF RED & GREEN SALSA.MUST DATE MARK AND MAINTAIN.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 79LBS. 22- GALLONS.$1,226.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
23
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT ENTRY TO BOTH PREP AREAS.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULIT-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,EYE STOVE,REACH IN COOLER,PREP COOLER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES, WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAIR IN 2ND WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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21
Dec 2, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP VOMITING AND DIARHEAL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK- IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
25
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT AND BACK HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
40
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE BACK FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELEVATE ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, REACH-IN FREEZER, AND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOLLOWING THE NEW FOOD CODE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE TO OBTAIN/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE.
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47
Apr 23, 2018
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN THE JAMAICA JET SPRAY TOP, AND DRIP TRAY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL NOT CLEAN IN FRONT BEHIND THE JAMAICA MACHINE, AND BEHIND THE REAR COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOP UTILITY/MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING HAS PLASTIC BAG AROUND IT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR.
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Jun 14, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED AND DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. BEANS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 106.1F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT, BEEF 55.9F, AND TONGUE 51.7F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN TOP PREP COOLER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIATELY 10LBS AND $20 OF FOOD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD FOOD 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING WATER VALVES UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR CONDENSATION LEAKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW WOOD SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL OR PAINT WOOD SHELVING TO A SMOOTH FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WORK BENCH SHELVING,INTERIOR OF COOLER AT HOT LINE NEEDS CLEANING. INTERIOR OF SERVICE COOLERS NEED CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICULATES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASY STAINLESS STEEL BACKING UNDER HOOD AT HOT LINE AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
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Mar 30, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILINGS TILES AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARCTICLES AT REAR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 16, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING AND COUNTER TOPS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEEDS CLEANING AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH THE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Dec 5, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CHAR GRILL AND DRIP TRAY NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON REAR FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP/REMOVE WATER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR WALK-IN COOLER LIGHT SHIELD MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE SHELF, AND LID OF SMALL REAR BOX FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, FRYER DOOR, 2 BURNER STOVE REAR. 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 CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT REAR WALL BEHIND UNUSED 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPTY BOXES IN REAR YARD, INSTRUCTED TO BREAK DOWN BOXES AND DISPOSE OF.
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May 16, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES: FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILL AND BUILD UP. MUST REMOVE MULTI USE UTENSILS FROM FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOLES THAT NEED TO BE SEALED. WALLS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. STAINED CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION NEEDED IN WASHROOMS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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May 8, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND A LARGE POT OF COOKED BEANS AT 95.4 DEGREES. POT HAS BEEN SITTING OUT ALL NIGHT COOLING PER MANAGER. BEANS ARE BEING DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $150.00 60 POUNDS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP IN POOR REPAIR. NO WATER AVAILABLE TO WASH HANDS IN REAR PREP AREA. FOOD HANDLER TURNED WATER ON AT SHUT OFF VALVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT GARBAGE COMPANY FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN UNSANITARY CONDITION AT THIS TIME. FOUND FECES ON TOILET SEAT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE TOILET ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED TOILET ROOMS NOT MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED. FOOD GRADE BAGS MUST BE USED TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OR REACH IN FREEZERS/COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES: FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILL AND BUILD UP. MUST REMOVE MULTI USE UTENSILS FROM FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOLES THAT NEED TO BE SEALED. WALLS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. STAINED CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST ADD LIGHTING TO WALK IN COOLER TO BETTER SEE AND CLEAN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION NEEDED IN WASHROOMS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 20, 2012
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: WALLS THRU-OUT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND PAINT IF NEEDED AFTER CLEANING SAME.
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Jul 12, 2012
Complaint
15 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER IN USE IN POOR REPAIR, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 54.1F. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTD TO CONTACT HEALTH DEPT TO REQUEST REINSPECTION OF UNIT PRIOR TO USING. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER REFRIGERATION 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: STEAK (51.9F) AND BEEF TONGUE (50.9) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MGR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAME. APPROX 5LBS. VALUE $50. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND UTILIZE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT AREA UNTIL REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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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: LIVE FLIES NOTED (0VER 15) NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME. MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED (APPROX 20) IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE AREA NEAR GARBAGE AND STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE FLIES (OVER 30) AND STANDING WASTE WATER ON SURROUNDING GROUND. EMPLOYEES ARE DISPOSING WASTE WATER FROM MOPPING ONTO SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO AREA CLEAN, DRY, AND ELIMINATE FLIES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, LEAKING AT PIPE UNDERNEATH, FAUCET ABOVE (WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC), AND AT TOP COVER AT GREASE INTERCEPTOR. GREASE INTERCEPTOR ALSO RUSTED. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, SO AS TO BE PROPERLY DESIGNED, MAINAINTED AND WITHOUT LEAKS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2/14/12 (670429) NOT CORRECTED: 32- CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELF. REMOVE SAME. RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. REMOVE RUST. 33-ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN INCLUDING: FLAT TOP GRILL, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, FRYERS, MEAT SLICER, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH MEAT SLIDER, AND MICROWAVE. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. 34-FLOOR TILES MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME. FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. 35- INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, REAR EXIT DOOR, AND WALLS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT. REPLACE SAME. 38-PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINER LIDS IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED, AND MISSING. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, TRASH RECEPTACLES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FREEZERS/COOLERS, WIRE RACKS, INTERIOR OF CABINETS OF FLAT TOP GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF REAR UNUSED COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR WITH SOME STANDING WATER. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY. INSTD TO HAVE FLOOR WITH SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING VENT COVERS THRU-OUT. WALLS THRU-OUT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND PAINT IF NEEDED AFTER CLEANING SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT BASEMENT, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER DRY STORAGE AND ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Feb 14, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 GALLON CONTAINER OF COOKED REFRIED BEANS (ABOUT 12 INCHES DEEP) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 68.7F IN WALK-IN COOLER. OWNER STATES COOKED YESTERDAY. OWNER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) CRITICAL. INSTD OWNER ON PROPER COOLING (SHALLOW PANS, ICE BATH, ETC). APPROX 25LBS $50.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELF. REMOVE SAME. RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN INCLUDING: FLAT TOP GRILL, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL SHELVING UNITS, FRYERS, MEAT SLICER, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH MEAT SLIDER, AND MICROWAVE. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME. FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, REAR EXIT DOOR, AND WALLS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT. REPLACE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 24, 2011
Reinspection
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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.
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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 INSTALL ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER.
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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.MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OR REPLACE.
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Jun 17, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 75LBS OF BEANS IN LARGE POT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 119F,PREPARED 6/16/2011,TEMPERATURE ABUSE. HOWEVER AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER 40F. OWNER DISPOSED OF BEANS. COST $120.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LESS.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN WASHROOM IE-FAUCET HANDLES OF HAND SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. CANNOT STAY OPEN WITHOUT HELP FOM ANOTHER PARTY. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN REAR.
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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 DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT. ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS IN BOTH AREAS.
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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 REPLACE SOILED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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 INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO INSTALL ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WIC.
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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. LEAKY PIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMP OF 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Altos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Altos on file is from May 16, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Altos?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at Los Altos.

Has Los Altos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Los Altos have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Los Altos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Los Altos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Altos is inspected around two times per year on average.