Restaurant Los Langostinos
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
70
Score
Restaurant Los Langostinos appears in inspection records 22 times, starting in 2010. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 16 times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
22
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2625353 ON 10-15-25:57-OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. 58-OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. MUST RENEW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN CUSTOMER AND STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT STAFF UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP AND FOYER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN MEN WASHROOM.
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70
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. MUST RENEW AND MANAINTAIN.
58
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING COVER NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REMOVE/REPLACE. ALSO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING WHERE POTS ARE STORED.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN DEEP FREEZER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS IN THE KITCHEN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
57
70
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
55
86
Oct 5, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 56.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
33
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF CHICKEN AT 47.2F AND 2LBS OF DICE BEEF AT 46.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 5LBS AT $30. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
22
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT ALL THE WASHROOM IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER AND COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD INSIDE AND BEHIND GRILL.(INCLUDING THE WALLS AND FLOORS)
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA ABOVE THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT EQUIPMENT
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE OF FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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39
Oct 31, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLD UNIT AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACK TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE OF FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR LICENSED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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74
Nov 26, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE PROPER GRADE CONTAINERS/EQUIPMENT
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
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90
Oct 14, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS.. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF COOKED BEANS @52.0F, AND 5 LBS RED SALSA @56.0F STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Proper cold holding temperatures
22
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORGINAL PACKAGING AND STORED IN PREP AREA COOLERS. MUST MAINTAIN.
37
Food properly labeled; original container
37
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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64
Jun 7, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE HAS TO BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
3
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED, DATED 8/29/2018, REPORT #2213671: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
60
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINER NOT, POTS, AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON THE DISH STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DISHES MUST BE INVERTED TO PROVIDE PROPER AIR DRYING.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE GRILL, STOVE, FLATTOP, AND BACK WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA ABOVE THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTS FOR THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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52
Aug 29, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
58
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
5
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT KITCHEN ENTRY WAY TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL FROM ENTERING THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
47
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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82
Aug 15, 2018
Reinspection
14 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
25
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT AND ON WALLS AND IN CRACKS IN WALL AND NEAR WALL PIPE IN BASEMENT.DOOR JAM AND CREVICE OF REAR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,WHEEL BASES AT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2- DOOR STORAGE PREP COOLER,TOPSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER ALSO.SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLERS AND DOOR JAMS.APPX.50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER TABLE AND ALONG WALL BEHIND BAR AND IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM ON FLOOR AND ON UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING UNITS IN SAME AREA.AND ON FLOOR UNDER TABLE IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD ROACHES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/15/18.
38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG THE TOP OF FRONT DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES AND WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,STOVE,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,STORAGE SHELVES,ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALL PANELS AND TRIM.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND GAPS AROUND PIPES , WIRES AND WALLS LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT EQUIPMENT
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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50
Jul 30, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 17 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA,ON FLOOR LEADING INTO PREP AREA AND UNDER FRYER,IN DOOR JAMS AND CRACKS AND CREVICES OF THE 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS BRACKETS,UPPER DOOR JAM OF 2- DOOR SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER,INSIDE OF UNUSED OVEN,MOTOR OF 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,CRAWLING ON STORAGE RACK,IN GAPS AND CRACKS AT WALL AND COUNTER TOP AT SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO BEHIND SOAP DISPENSER MOUNTED ON THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA, BEHIND FRP WALL PANELS, BEHIND BASEBOARDS,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ON STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO,1- LIVE MOUSE MOVING AROUND AND SITTING ON FLOOR NEXT TO GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.APPX.25 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF IN CABINET AT JUICE SERVICE STATION AND ON FLOOR UNDER TABLE IN BASEMENT.APPX.10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AT FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT,35 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON DRIP TRAY AT JUICE MACHINES AND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE LIVE MOUSE AND DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/30/18.(PRIORITY 7-38-020)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
25
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM OVEN,PIPES AND WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,STOVE,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,STORAGE SHELVES,ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,BRICK ON FLOOR,UNUSED EQUIPMENT.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD INSIDE AND BEHIND GRILL.(INCLUDING THE WALLS AND FLOORS)
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALL PANELS AND TRIM.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS,FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND MOLD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR FRYER AND SIDE DOOR TO PATIO.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REAR YARD.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC BAG WRAPPED AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT EQUIPMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
58
37
Apr 20, 2017
Routine
9 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 FOOD HANDLER OPEN PACKAGE OF RAW MEAT TAKE MEAT OUT WITH BARE HANDS TO PUT ON THE GRILL, THEN USE COMMON TOWEL TO WIPE HANDS AND PROCEDED TO COOK FOOD ON THE GRILL. OBSERVED SAME EMPLOYEE DRESS PLATE OF FOOD WITH BARE HANDS. NO GLOVE USAGE OR UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED MANAER TO DISCONTINUE USE OF COMMON TOWEL AND WASH HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE UTENSIL OR GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: LADIES ROOM WITH BROKEN SOAP DISPENSOR, PREP SINK IN PREP AREA WITH NO PAPER TOWEL TO DRY HANDS AND EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM WITH NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
12
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT PREP AREA, WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. BACK OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MENS ROOM TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 12, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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90
Aug 5, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1566518,DATE 08-20-2015(32) OBSERVED A PREP COOLER'S DOORS IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE STOVE. ALSO OBSERVED SAID PREP COOLER HAS TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOORS AND REPLACE GASKETS ON SAID PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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Aug 20, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER LOCATED IN A PREP COOLER WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL CONTAINING NAME OF PRODUCT AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE CUTTING BOARDS PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTANMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PREP COOLER'S DOORS IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE STOVE. ALSO OBSERVED SAID PREP COOLER HAS TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOORS AND REPLACE GASKETS ON SAID PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED AT THE PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: INSIDE STOVE, ON TOP OF GRILL AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER. 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: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. 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: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT BULBS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 25, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED (PLATES). INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS OF BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, SPIDERWEBS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN MENS TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Feb 14, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 7, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED (0VER 30) SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOOR. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BASEMENT WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES NOTED IN WALLS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND SEAL HOLES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 20, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WOODEN TABLE TOP ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA IS STICKY/DIRTY, CLEAN THE TABLE TOP AND MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS UNDER THE BAR SHELVING AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILINGS HAVE SOME DIRTY, WATER DAMAGED TILES, CLEAN AND/OR REPAIR THE CEILING TILES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT WORKING, REPAIR THE FIXTURE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CEILING VENTS ARE GREASY, CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WET WIPING CLOTHS LEFT ON THE TABLES IN THE KITCHEN SHOULD BE SOAKED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Aug 21, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS AND PANELS IN DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND WALLBASES IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED BY SEALING HOLES OBSERVED, PAINTING AND PROVIDING WALL COVING AT BASES OF WALL. SOME CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS BY TABLE BOOTHS; PAINT WHERE NEEDED.
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Jan 24, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,FOIL FROM WINDOW SILLS.
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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 GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS,HOOD,DEEP FRYER,VENT IN TOILET ROOM.
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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.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA & BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.CHEST FREEZERS.
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Jun 29, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS IN STORAGE COOLER.
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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; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS, AND CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND COVER OR REMOVE.
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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 THRU-OUT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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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. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS THRU-OUT BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES, AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Restaurant Los Langostinos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Restaurant Los Langostinos on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Restaurant Los Langostinos?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Restaurant Los Langostinos.
Has Restaurant Los Langostinos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Restaurant Los Langostinos have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Restaurant Los Langostinos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Restaurant Los Langostinos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Restaurant Los Langostinos is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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