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Los Nopales Restaurant

4544 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2015
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Los Nopales Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Los Nopales Restaurant's record stops at Mar 20, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 20, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Apr 16, 2014
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: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BIN IN BAR AREA NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER TO PROTECTED AGAIN POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 10, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE FRYER, FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AND MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON EAST WALL NEAR MOP SINK IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jul 5, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING LARGE MULTI-USE POT AND PANS IN 3PART SINK AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMONSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK FOR PROPER SANITATION USING 100PPM OF CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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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. BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE.
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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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; MEAT COOLER, ICE CREAM FREZER AND STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERING FROM SAME SHELVES.
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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 FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT JUICE BAR AREA AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Nopales Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Nopales Restaurant on file is from Mar 20, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Nopales Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Los Nopales Restaurant.

Has Los Nopales Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Los Nopales Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Nopales Restaurant 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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