Los Defines #2

2750 W 63Rd St, Chicago, IL 60629

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 14, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Los Defines #2 has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 14, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Los Defines #2 is from Jun 14, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

Los Defines #2's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 14, 2012

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: ONE LIGHT IN NEED OF SHIELDING IN DISH AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Feb 7, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILD IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Jul 19, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. LARGE AMOUNT OF DIRTY DISHES, POTS, PANS AND SILVER WARE SETTING ON THE FLOOR AND COUNTER AND THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THEM.

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. CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP.

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. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Defines #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Defines #2 on file is from Jun 14, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Los Defines #2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Defines #2 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Defines #2 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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