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Los Cuatro Jalapenos

2880 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Los Cuatro Jalapenos. The most recent report on file is from Nov 21, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Los Cuatro Jalapenos is from Nov 21, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited two times.

Los Cuatro Jalapenos scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT THE INTERIOR OF SMALL DEEP FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF BOTH HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST MAKE SURE DEEP FRYERS ARE COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH THE HOOD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL CRACKED AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS WHERE PRESENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. PROVIDE STOPPERS(6) FOR BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN RED ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR SERVING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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Nov 16, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT THE INTERIOR OF SMALL DEEP FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF BOTH HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST MAKE SURE DEEP FRYERS ARE COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH THE HOOD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL CRACKED AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS WHERE PRESENT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. PROVIDE STOPPERS(6) FOR BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT MOP SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN RED ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR SERVING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Cuatro Jalapenos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Cuatro Jalapenos on file is from Nov 21, 2016. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Cuatro Jalapenos?

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

Has Los Cuatro Jalapenos' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Cuatro Jalapenos 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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