Los Girasoles
Last inspected: Jun 15, 2012
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Score
Going back to 2010, Los Girasoles has six inspections in the public record. Los Girasoles was last inspected on Jun 15, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 15, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Los Girasoles' latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jun 15, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEANS, BEEF). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD AND SALSA (GROCERY BAGS AND MILK GALLONS). INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD CONTAINERS. CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING IN PREP COOLER. REPAIR SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING IN CORNERS, FREE OF SPIDERWEBS.
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Sep 29, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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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.CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES ALONG WALLS AND IN BASEMENT,UNDER STAIRS OF DEBRIS.
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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. OPEN WALL IN BASEMENT LEADING TO GAS METERS,LOWER WALL-HOLE,NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND IN MEN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK , LEAKY FAUCET IN PREP AREA,SLOW DRAINING AT 3-COMP SINK .MUST REPAIR.
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Sep 21, 2011
Reinspection
5 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.EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL,30 LIVE INSECTS/GNATS IN PREP AREA AT 3- COMP SINK AND FLYING ON PREMISES.ALSO 9-MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM AND REAR BAR.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.CONTACT PEST CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED
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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.CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISE ALONG WALLS AND IN BASEMENT,UNDER STAIRS
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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.OPEN WALL IN BASEMENT LEADING TO GAS PIPES,LOWER WALL-HOLE,NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN MENS WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR ALL WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA AND REAR 3-COMP SINK OF SLOW DRAINING.
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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.ORGANIZE REAR CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM.
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Sep 14, 2011
Complaint
5 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.EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. 30 LIVE INSECTS/GNATS IN PREP AREA AT 3- COMP SINK AND FLYING ON PREMISES. ALSO 9-MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN REAR CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM AND UNDER REAR BAR. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE. CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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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. CLEAN FLOORS THRUOUT PREMISES ALONG WALLS AND BASEMENT OF DEBRIS AND UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS.
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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.OPEN WALL IN BASEMENT LEADING TO PIPES GAS METERS,LOWER WALL (HOLE) NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN MEN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA AND LEAKY FACUET IN PREP AREA.SLOW DRAINING AT 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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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.ORGANIZE CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Aug 12, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 11, 2010
Routine
7 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. PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF UNDERNEATH BAR
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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. CLEAN HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT & THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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. PUT A FINISH ON BRICK WALL IN KITCHEN AREA. REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVINGS SEAL ALL LOOSE COVINGS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR LOWER RIGHT CORNER & LOWER CENTER AREAS REAR DOUBLE DOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. ELIMINATE CLUTTERED AREAS IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Girasoles last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Girasoles on file is from Jun 15, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Girasoles?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Los Girasoles.
Has Los Girasoles' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Girasoles have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los Girasoles 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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