Los Cascabeles,Inc. — El Aguave

4622 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Los Cascabeles,Inc. — El Aguave has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.

Los Cascabeles,Inc. — El Aguave's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS ON FRONT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND GRIME BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 21, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 12, 2023

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.114: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, UNABLE TO ACCESS ENTIRE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE.

Apr 5, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DRAINING, WASTE WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS IMMEDIATELY BACKING UP FROM DRAIN ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER BEING DRAINED (ONE BASIN AT TIME). INSTD TO REPAIR SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT WASTE WATER BACKING UP AND ACCUMULATING ONTO FLOOR. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, UNABLE TO ACCESS ENTIRE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE.

Jan 4, 2022

License

1 major violation. 13 minor violations.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.NO PRINTED MENU ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,LID ON CHEST FREEZER.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINET,CEILING FAN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENTS OVER FRONT PREP AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Miscellaneous / public health orders

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR VACCINATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Miscellaneous / public health orders

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POSTED SIGNAGE AT INSIDE LOCATION FOR VACCINATION PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Cascabeles,Inc. — El Aguave last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Cascabeles,Inc. — El Aguave on file is from Jan 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Cascabeles,Inc. — El Aguave?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Los Cascabeles,Inc. — El Aguave.

Has Los Cascabeles,Inc. — El Aguave's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Cascabeles,Inc. — El Aguave have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Cascabeles,Inc. — El Aguave 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 Cascabeles,Inc. — El Aguave inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Cascabeles,Inc. — El Aguave is inspected around two times per year on average.

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