Los Delfines #2
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2016
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Los Delfines #2 has been inspected 12 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Los Delfines #2's record stops at Mar 31, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up seven times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Los Delfines #2 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 31, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 21, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED COOKED TORTILLAS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE DINING ROOM TABLES IN THE UNUSED SECTION OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE DINING ROOM TABLES AS PREP TABLES AND NOT TO STORE FOOD DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH THE TABLES. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE TORTILLAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 4/17/15 WAS NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. THE SUMMARY WAS COVERED UP BY A REPORT SUMMARY FROM 2014. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1533033 ON 4/17/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - GARBAGE/GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 17, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER USING EXCESSIVE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, CONTINUOUSLY USING BARE HANDS TO HANDLE AND PLATE CONDIMENTS THAT INCLUDE AVOCADOS, ORANGE, LETTUCE, AND TOSTADA THAT IS FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE AND CONSUMPTION. INSTD MGR THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTD TO UTILIZE GLOVES, TONGS, UTENSILS, ETC. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 A CRITICAL.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD ITEMS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF RAW FISH AND SHRIMP STORED ON SHELF IMMEDIATELY ABOVE UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF CARROTS, SALSA, AND VEGETABLES. INSTD TO STORE FOOD PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GARBAGE/GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS
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Jul 24, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS IMPROPERLY STORED AT FRONT WAIT STATION AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED THE 2 TIER TABLE BETWEEN THE STOVE AND FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Jun 4, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 8, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 2, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: WE CONTINUE TO LACK HOT WATER IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT TEMPERATURE MEASURED 97.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AS REQUIRED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Apr 29, 2013
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORKERS PREPARING AND CUTTING,AND SERVING FOOD IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT WASHING HANDS DUE TO NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PREMISE IS OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,AT HANDSINKS,3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,WASHBOWLS IN WASHROOM AND AT DISHWASHING MACHINE MUST REPAIR CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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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: REAR EXIT OUTTER DOOR AND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF 1/4 GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: HECTOR G TINAJERO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER HAS NO ORIGINAL SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES ONLY HAS A COPY MUST ALWAYS HAVE ORIGINAL COPY ON PREMISES.MR TINAJERO STATED HE HAS HIS ORIGINAL SANITATION AT THE OTHER LOCATION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES ALSO MUST PROVIDE A HANDSINK BEHIND BAR AREA ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND PROVIDE A BACKFLOE DEVICE FOR MOP SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA OF GREASE
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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 NEED TO BE PUT IN PLACE IN CEILING AT DINNING ROOM AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
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Dec 13, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN & PAINT GREASE TRAP AT 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,DUST BUILD UP AT FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE HOOD ,FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS,RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE THEM.
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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 AND HOT WATER TANK.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS TO A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 15, 2012
Complaint
3 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.MUST CLEAN & PAINT GREASE TRAP AT 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,DUST BUILD UP AT FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN HOOD ,FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS,RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER & 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 CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR AREA.
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Mar 9, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE SAME. WORN, BUCKLING STORAGE SHELVES. REMOVE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS WITH RUST. PAINT SAME WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SMALL HOLES IN WALLS BY EXPOSED HANDSINK. SEAL SAME. CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT FREE OF DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Mar 25, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS SUCH AS TORTAS73.3-76.1 F,RICE 86.9- 111.4 F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.21 LBS. VALUED $50.
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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.
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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.REPAIR TORN SEATS IN DINING AREA.REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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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.KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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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.REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT IN PARTY AREA NEAR BAR,SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES..REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Delfines #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Delfines #2 on file is from Mar 31, 2016. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Delfines #2?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Los Delfines #2.
Has Los Delfines #2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Delfines #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 Delfines #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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