Restaurant Santiago
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2017
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The health department has logged 11 inspections at Restaurant Santiago, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 21, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Restaurant Santiago dates to Jul 21, 2017.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jul 21, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: : INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.------------INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.---------MUST CLEAN AND SEAL HOLE INSIDE MEN'S HAND SINK CABINET (BANQUET ROOM).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RESEAL LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Jul 12, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1932047 ISSUED ON 06-02-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.------------INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.---------MUST CLEAN AND SEAL HOLE INSIDE MEN'S HAND SINK CABINET (BANQUET ROOM).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RESEAL LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 2, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER REAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Aug 12, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE.----------MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN SERVICE STATION (BY DINING AREA).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT UPPER PANEL WITH LIME BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FAUCET WITH AN ATTACHED HOSE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR FAUCET OR REMOVE THE SAID HOSE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 25, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Kitchen storage shelving that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be replaced/repaired. Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be replaced/repaired.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage rooms not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Floors under dish machine area, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced, walls that had peeling paint, plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in display cooler, shall be provided, 2nd display cooler light shield was missing end cap, shall provide end caps to light shields.
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Jan 30, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL LARGE BULK CONTAINERS ON STORAGE NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BIN MUST BE COVERED, PROVIDE LID. REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE FOOD PREP COOLER,WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH. REMOVE WORNED OUT CAULK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE STORING SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER GREASE BUILD-UP ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY BENEATH THE ICE MACHINE,FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL. REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR COVING ALONG WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. ALSO,FLOORS NEED A DETAILED CLEANING BENEATH THE SEATING BOOTHS CUSTOMERS DINING ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ON CORNER CEILING AT REAR DRY STORING AREA NEAR THE BOTTLED WATER,REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES AT CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. ALSO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS WHERE NOTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER. REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BROKEN PIECES OF UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STORED IN THE REAR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 14, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, reach in cooler had missing door handle, shall be provided.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving, rear storage shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, under storage shelving need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area, and bathrooms, shall be replaced/repaired. ceiling/walls in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area, dining areas not clean, need detailed cleaning. missing light shields in kitchen prep area, walk in freezer, and display cooler, shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: faucet of 3 compartment sink in bar area leaking at neck of faucet, shall be repaired/replaced, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen area, bathrooms not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Jul 16, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM (DINING AREA).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Apr 12, 2011
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: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert multi utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage shelves inside coolers not maintained. Instructed to remove rust and reseal with a non-toxic sealant.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in storage rooms and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall behind sink in men's toilet room not sealed. Instructed to repair wall and reseal opening.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not provided inside walk-in freezer. Instructed to repair light fixture.
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Jul 1, 2010
Tag Removal
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Jun 28, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 52.1F ,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,COOLER NOT ABLE TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW;INSTRUCTED TO CALL TECHNICIAN TO FIX COOLER,TAGGED COOLER NOT TO BE USED,MUST CALL CDPH MR TURKALY 312-746-8093 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED TO 40F OR BELOW
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTANTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,SOUR CREAM 1 LB AT 50.9F,SLICED TOMATOES,1LB AT 50.7F,GRATED CHEESE 1 LB AT 49.2F,COOKED SPANISH RICE 2LBS AT 52.1F,MANAGER DISCARDED ALL THE FOODS;INSTRUCTED COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
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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. FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED
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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. ICE BIN MUST BE COVERED, PROVIDE LID
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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. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE REPLACED/MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE; SHELVES FOR INGREDIENTS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED
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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. CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPAINTED
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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. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Restaurant Santiago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Restaurant Santiago on file is from Jul 21, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Restaurant Santiago?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Restaurant Santiago.
Has Restaurant Santiago's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Restaurant Santiago have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Restaurant Santiago 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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