Los Amantes
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
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Los Amantes has been inspected 14 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 24, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Dec 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 7, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ALL ICE, SANITIZE THE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 1, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACE TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA
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Dec 10, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO IRRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE). In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Oct 30, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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Sep 28, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT BAR TOP WORN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO REPLACE THE VINYL AT THE BAR, WHICH HAS RIPS IN IT BEING HELD WITH DUCT TAPE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE 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 THE FRONT WALL MISSING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Oct 25, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Aug 21, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION IN WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE ANY HANGING ICICLES AND ANY ICE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR. MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE USE OF RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED, ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED IN ORDER TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN ON INTERIOR WITH BLACK MIL-DEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS TO BE KEPT IN A SANITARY CONDITION 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: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT IN LADIES WASHROOM. 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: OBSERVED CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM WITH CEILING IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED SODA COOLER IN REAR ENTRYWAY NEXT TO WASHING MACHINE. MUST UTILIZE OR REMOVE. OBSERVED TOOL CLOSET NEAR REAR EXIT WITH EXCESS CLUTTER MUST BE ORGANIZED AND CLEAN. OBSERVED CLOSET NEXT TO MENS ROOM USED FOR TOOLS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST STORE ALL FOOD RELATED ITEMS AWAY FROM TOOLS AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM UNCLEAN RUGS, ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNABLE ITEMS AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS OF RESTAURANT WITH CLUTTER TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Oct 25, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, FINAL RINSE AT 160F. INSTD MGR UNIT MUST HAVE A FINAL RINSE OF 180F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND REQUEST REINSPECTION WHEN UNIT REPAIRED. PART TO REPAIR MACHINE IS ON ORDER. PREMISES HAS INSTALLED A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WORN, STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR MISSING DOOR GASKETS, EXPOSED INSULATION AND WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNITS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS, AND SURFACES UNDER COOKING LINE, AND EXTERIOR OF SMALL TRASH BINS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 24, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, FINAL RINSE AT 160F. INSTD MGR UNIT MUST HAVE A FINAL RINSE OF 180F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND REQUEST REINSPECTION WHEN UNIT REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WORN, STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR MISSING DOOR GASKETS, EXPOSED INSULATION AND WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNITS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS, AND SURFACES UNDER COOKING LINE, AND EXTERIOR OF SMALL TRASH BINS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Dec 22, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED WALLS AND DOOR FRAME INBETWEEN PIZZA AREA AND BANQUET HALL. INSTD TO FINISH SAME, SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MISSING AND LOOSE WALLBASE THRU-OUT BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. THRESHOLD INBETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS AT PIZZA TAKE-OUT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ORGANIZE SAME AREA AND REMOVE ANY CLUTTER.
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Dec 8, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 12/9/10 REPORT (363434) NOT CORRECTED. 32-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA & STOPPER NEEDED FOR FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT,MISSING OUTLET COVER 33-MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER. MUST CLEAN HOT HOLDING CABINET, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. 37-MUST REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR. 40-PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER, ROLLING CART 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: UNFINISHED WALLS AND DOOR FRAME INBETWEEN PIZZA AREA AND BANQUET HALL. INSTD TO FINISH SAME, SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MISSING AND LOOSE WALLBASE THRU-OUT BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. THRESHOLD INBETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS AT PIZZA TAKE-OUT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ORGANIZE SAME AREA AND REMOVE ANY CLUTTER.
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Dec 9, 2010
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA & STOPPER NEEDED FOR FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT,MISSING OUTLET COVER.
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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 DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.MUST CLEAN HOT HOLDING CABINET,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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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 REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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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 SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL AT HOOD OF EQUIPMENT,WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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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 REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB AT HOOD OF EQUIPMENT.
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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.MUST REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR MEN'S
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Amantes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Amantes on file is from Dec 24, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Amantes?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Los Amantes.
Has Los Amantes' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Los Amantes have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los Amantes 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 Los Amantes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Amantes is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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