Los Gavilanes
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2014
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Score
Going back to 2011, Los Gavilanes has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 16, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Los Gavilanes is from Jun 16, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Los Gavilanes' latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jun 16, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE REAR 1 DOOR COOLER,KITCHEN SHELVINGS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE PIECES OF UNUSED KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE
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Jan 25, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH GRILL TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BEHIND OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BATHROOM WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 11, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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 FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Mar 28, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 21, 2011
License
8 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. THE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROFFED HAS A ONE FOURTH INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF IT. FOUND FIFTEEN TO TWENTY MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR SECTION UNDER AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE DROPPINGS. BOTH SERIOUS VIOLATIONS. 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OPEN CITY GARBAGE CAN WITH GARBAGE INSIDE NOT COVERED BY THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
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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. FOUND RUSTY GRILL AND STOVE AND BURNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD BY STEAM TABLE. ALSO A SPLASH GUARD FOR HAND SINK.
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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 FOLLOWING INSIDE COOLERS,COFFEE EQUIPMENT,CABINETS AND JUICE DISPENSER MACHINE.
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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.THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT EASY TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TILE SO IT WILL BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. PROVIDE BASE BOARDS COVING IN THE TOILET ROOM AND BEHIND THE MOP SINK AND HOT WATER TANK.
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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. SEAL THE HOLE BEHIND THE TOILET.
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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. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE TO THE FAUCIT AT MOP SINK. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WATER GOES DOWN SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO ROD IT OUT.
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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. OUTSIDE AREA HAS OLD DOORS OLD METAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Gavilanes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Gavilanes on file is from Jun 16, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Gavilanes?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Los Gavilanes.
Has Los Gavilanes' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Gavilanes have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los Gavilanes 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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