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Los Carbones

9710 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2019
50
Score
High Risk

Los Carbones has been inspected four times since 2016. Los Carbones was last inspected on Jan 28, 2019. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 28, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

“Food properly labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Los Carbones' latest score of 50 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED RICE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DATES FOR ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED UNDER WATER PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PREP TABLE OR PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEF WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
40
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS (COOKED RICE) AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND WITH FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
50
Jan 9, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND AT THE SINK IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM; MUST CORRECT AND INCREASE PRESSURE. (ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA IS ACCESSIBLE TO BOTH AREAS FOR HAND WASHING).
38
90
Jan 31, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERSINSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
34
95
Sep 2, 2016
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Carbones last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Carbones on file is from Jan 28, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Carbones?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Carbones.

Has Los Carbones' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Los Carbones have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Los Carbones means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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