Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 8, 2017
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Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant, the earliest from 2013. The most recent visit was on Jun 8, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 8, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited four times.
Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jun 8, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD(HOT PEPPERS, AND TOROA ROLLS) IN BASEMENT FREEZER AND COOLER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR BAGGIES/ZIP LOC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BOX FREESERS, INTERIOR NEED CLEANING, AND DEFROST THE TWO DOOR FREEZER (EXCESSIVE ICE).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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May 23, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED BEEF AT 43.6-46.7F, REFRIED BEANS AT 47.7F, SOUR CREAM AT 46.7F, PORK AT 54F, AND RED SALSA AT 43.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $135. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1532588 ON 4/3/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. ALL SINGLE-USE FORKS, SPOONS AND KNIVES MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN UNPAINTED DRYWALL WALL AT THE BACK WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT THE WALL. SCRAPE AND REPAINT ANY CHIPPED OR PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 3, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: LARGE BAGS OF COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51F IN COOLER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPRATURES AT ALL TIMES. MGR STATES COOKED YESTERDAY. APPROX 10 LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD ON CEILING COVERING VENT IN REAR ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO HAVE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE. PROVIDE SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Aug 1, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN REAR OF KITCHEN. REMOVE DIRTY CARDBOARD AND RUST ON SHELF AND RESTORE SHELF TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN KITCHEN HAS LOOSE TILES AND MISSING GROUT. REPAIR TILES AND GROUT FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.
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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 HANGING OVER FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL BROKEN OR UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jul 22, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1353268 6/24/13 NOT CORRECTED #34 SOME MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR MOPSINK REPLACE WHERE MISSING OR PAINT SURFACE, #37 WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT DOES NOT HAVE SELF CLOSING DEVICE,#38 MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN REAR OF KITCHEN. REMOVE DIRTY CARDBOARD AND RUST ON SHELF AND RESTORE SHELF TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN KITCHEN HAS LOOSE TILES AND MISSING GROUT. REPAIR TILES AND GROUT FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. MUST PURCHASE 3 SINK STOPPPERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL BROKEN OR UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jun 24, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER IN KITCHEN. CLEAN AREA (TABLE) UNDERNEATH GRILL IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SOME MISSING FLOOR TILE IN BASEMENT NEAR UTILITY SINK; REPLACE WHERE MISSING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT NOT SELF CLOSING; PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM IN BASEMENT TO ABSORB ODORS. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant on file is from Jun 8, 2017. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant.
Has Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los Amigos 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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