Lupitas Mexican American Food
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2019
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Score
Lupitas Mexican American Food appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 6, 2019. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Lupitas Mexican American Food's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 6, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Lupitas Mexican American Food trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 6, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON THE MENUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BROCHURES, TABLE TENTS, PLACECARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUR YELLOW PLASTIC BOTLES IN FRONT OF FLAT GRILL, NOT PORPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BOTTLES WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE SUBSTANCE THAT IS INSIDE(OIL).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 18, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 11, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE HEAVILY ENCRUSTED ON LID AND GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. MUST MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS OF DEBRIS.
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Aug 9, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THERE IS A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING PREPARING/SERVING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOIL ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND DEEP FRYER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE VENTILATION FILTERS AND THE PIPES/CONDUITS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jun 21, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS AND THE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN CHAR GRILL, FLAT TOP GRILL, STOVE TOP,GRILL DRIP TRAYS AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN FRONT OVER THE JET SPRAY MACHINE, AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Dec 9, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 2, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST KIT TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1537848 ON 5-8-15 38-INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EXPOSED SINK, 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER.
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May 8, 2015
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: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS(FORKS, SPOONS).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Oct 20, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GASKET AT 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN,RAW WOODEN DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS AT REAR MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REEQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING HOOD/FILTERS,KITCHEN TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,KITCHEN SHELVINGS ETC.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: HAS NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ARTICLES FOUND ON KITCHEN FLOORS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE PLACE IN FREEZER GRADE BAGS AND DATED AND LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL POTS AND PANS MUST BE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR, STAIRS, AND BASEMENT FLOOR MUST BE CLEAND AND SANITIZED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO BOTH TOILET ROOM DOOORS.
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Jan 18, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REATTACH OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: UNDERNEATH GRILL BETWEEN GRILL AND TABLE IT SITS ON. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GRILL AND FRYER. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AND PIPES ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Dec 12, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 VENTS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Jun 27, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lupitas Mexican American Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lupitas Mexican American Food on file is from Jun 6, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lupitas Mexican American Food?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Lupitas Mexican American Food.
Has Lupitas Mexican American Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lupitas Mexican American Food have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lupitas Mexican American Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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