Los Candiles

2624 S Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Los Candiles 30 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded 14 times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Los Candiles is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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86
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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78
Aug 15, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE(NOT TOUCHING ICE/WATER). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WINDOWSILL ABOVE DISH SINK WITH PAINT PEELING. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND GREASE TRAP WITH SPRAY FOAM NOT SMOOTH. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR BOTH AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Oct 23, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR, OATMEAL AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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90
Sep 22, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATS SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE DISH WASHING AREA DUE TO IT BEING DISCONNECTED DUE TO EXCESSIVE LEAK WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR, OATMEAL AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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61
Oct 6, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMOMN NAMES OF FOOD FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL 1/4 IN GAP AT REAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO ALLEY AT BOTTOM CORNER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND SEAL FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE IN FRYER CABINETS AND UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER TABLES AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Sep 29, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU AND MISSING ASTERISK(NOTATION OF UNDERCOOKED ITEMS)MENU. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER DISCLOSURE AND ASTERISKS(NOTATION OF UNDERCOOKED ITEMS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMOMN NAMES OF FOOD FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL 1/4 IN GAP AT REAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO ALLEY AT BOTTOM CORNER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND SEAL FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE IN FRYER CABINETS AND UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER TABLES AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 27, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO USE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Dec 14, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON SHELVES NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO USE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FLAT TOP GRILL NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO CORRECT OR REMOVE FLAT TOP GRILL FROM PREMISES
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Jan 27, 2021
Recent Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 14, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 2, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WHICH INCLUDES DISCLOSURE (ASTERISK) TO A FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS PROVIDED (EGGS, SHELLFISH, UNDERCOOKED BEEF,ETC) IN MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ONE PAGE HANDOUT PROVIDED .
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA SCATTERED ON FLOORS BEHIND DEEP FREEZER AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT, BEHIND SPICE RACK, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT (GRILL/STOVE), AND UNDER ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. MUST SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA IN WALL UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 16, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS (CALDO DE RES, SALSA) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED/RAW FOODS (EGGS, CARNE ASADA). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SIGNAGE MISSING AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS.
10
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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Mar 9, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 8, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGE DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AT WAITRESS STATION.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING & PREP AREAS.MUST FINISH WALL AND WINDOW TRIMS IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Mar 6, 2018
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2145434 2/23/18 #18 NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 200 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR BUCKETS, ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,ALONG LEDGE IN FURNANCE ROOM,ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,ON LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,ON A 3- TIER SHELVING UNIT IN CORNER NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND ON FLOOR MIXED IN WITH DIRT.ALSO,EVIDENCE OF APPX.10 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND UNDER STEAM TABLEAPPX."1/2-3-4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT,PARKING LOT AND BOTH DELIVERY DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/6/18.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGE DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS THAT ARE TO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INTO COMPARTMENT OF DISH WASHING SINK.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AT WAITRESS STATION.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR OF OVEN,SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING & PREP AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST FINISH WALL AND WINDOW TRIMS IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORAGNIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA,UNDER FRONT HAND SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Feb 23, 2018
Routine
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT AND POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY 2- FOOD HANDLERS AND DISH WASHER.OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER PREPARING AND HANDLING COOKED TORTILLA SHELLS AND PUTTING READY TO EAT CHEESE ON TOP OF PLATED FOODS AND ANOTHER MALE FOOD HANDLER PUT HIS HANDS ON PLATED SALAD WITHOUT USING GLOVES OR UTENSILS.ALSO, DISH WASHER WASHING DISHES AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH RACK WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010 A)
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND WINDOW SILL NEAR CLEANING PRODUCTS AND BUCKETS, ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,ALONG LEDGE IN FURNANCE ROOM.ALSO,APPX."1/2-3-4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT,PARKING LOT AND BOTH DELIVERY DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/23/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEANS,PORK,BEEF,SOUP,SALSA,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION AT DISH WASHING SINK AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW INSPECTION REPORT WILL BE POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGE DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS THAT ARE TO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INTO COMPARTMENT OF DISH WASHING SINK.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AT WAITRESS STATION.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR OF OVEN,SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING & PREP AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST FINISH WALL AND WINDOW TRIMS IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORAGNIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA,UNDER FRONT HAND SINK.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 18, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 1 CEILING TILE MISSIING IN THE PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPLING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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86
Jun 4, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELF IN KITCHEN WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREASE ON THE WHEELS OF THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. RETTACH LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR AREA WHERE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOUR COMP SINK LOCATED.
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86
Oct 23, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE STAINED AND PITTED. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELD MISSING FOR WALK-IN COOLER LIGHTBULB. PROVIDE SAME
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90
Oct 15, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4/25/14, REPORT 1435148 NOT CORRECTED: 32 GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. 38 IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS. 40 PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE STAINED AND PITTED. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELD MISSING FOR WALK-IN COOLER LIGHTBULB. PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANLDER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
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Apr 28, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS.
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Apr 25, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INOPERABLE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS.
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Apr 17, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING IS DIRTY AND RUSTY; REPAIR, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SHELVING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE ICE MACHINE HAS A LITTLE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE INTERIOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE BASEBOARD IS DAMAGED BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE BASE BOARD SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER IS NOT SHIELDED, PLACE A SHIELD OVER THE BULB.
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Jun 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE, PAINT RUSTED AREA ON TOP AND FRONT OF DEEP FREEZER, CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER AND OTHER STORAGE SHELVES OUTSIDE OF COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WINDOW SEAL ABOVE DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS NOTED. CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND PARTICLES.
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Jun 27, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER,LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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 CHEST FREEZER LID INTERIOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,LID OF CHEST FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL & WINDOW SILLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALLS ALONG FRONT WINDOWS IN DINING AREA,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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 SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.PREP COOLER & FREEZER.
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Jun 23, 2011
Tag Removal
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 12 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,MORE THAN 25 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING IN LOWER CABINET OF HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN LOWER CABINET OF HAND SINK & 1 ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN CLOSET.REAR DOOR SWEEP WORN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/17/11.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER,LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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 CHEST FREEZER LID INTERIOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,LID OF CHEST FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL & WINDOW SILLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALLS ALONG FRONT WINDOWS IN DINING AREA,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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 SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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.PREP COOLER & FREEZER.
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Jun 17, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP COOLER AT 47.7F NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE AT THIS TIME. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 12 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,MORE THAN 25 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING IN LOWER CABINET OF HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN LOWER CABINET OF HAND SINK & 1 ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN CLOSET.REAR DOOR SWEEP WORN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/17/11.
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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 DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER,LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
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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 CHEST FREEZER LID INTERIOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,LID OF CHEST FREEZER.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL & WINDOW SILLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALLS ALONG FRONT WINDOWS IN DINING AREA,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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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 SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
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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.PREP COOLER & FREEZER.
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Jun 7, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, AND DRIED 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 SEAL WOOD SHELVING THRU-OUT KITCHEN, AND RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF ONE OF THE PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; CHEST FREEZER, AND FRYER IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE CABINETS AT FRONT JUICE BAR AREA.
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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 BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT.
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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 SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND ON WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Candiles last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Candiles on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Candiles?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Los Candiles.

Has Los Candiles' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Candiles have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Candiles 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 Candiles inspected?

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