Restaurante Amatepec Estado De Mexico
Last inspected: Jun 23, 2025
78
Score
Public records show 21 inspections at Restaurante Amatepec Estado De Mexico stretching back to 2014. The most recent visit was on Jun 23, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 16 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Restaurante Amatepec Estado De Mexico trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.
21
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 23, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: REAR UPRIGHT 1 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: RAW WOOD SURFACES BEHIND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN SO AS SURFACES TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING
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Jun 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK, EGGS, BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK, BEEF) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
25
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR IN REAR. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SURFACES BEHIND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN SO AS SURFACES TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REAR UPRIGHT 1 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING
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64
May 3, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS AND EXTERIORS OF HOT HOLD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2575289 NOT CORRECTED; #39 -MISSING SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN FRONT HANDWASH SINK AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN. #55 FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND MISSING TILES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #56 VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND DEBIRS ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS AND EXTERIORS OF HOT HOLD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
May 3, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11-MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN FRONT HANDWASH SINK AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11- CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND MISSING TILES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14- VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
56
82
Apr 26, 2023
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, HEAVILY LEAKING UNDERNEATH AND USING LARGE PAN TO CONTAIN LEAKING WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
48
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT REAR HAND WASH SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN FRONT HANDWASH SINK AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND MISSING TILES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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61
Dec 7, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SOILED MOPS STORED INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY, MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT RESTROOM HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
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Nov 30, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU AS REQUIRED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS, CARNE ASADA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
25
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT RESTROOM HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
44
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SOILED MOPS STORED INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY, MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
70
Aug 5, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVID AN VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD AT WALL BEHIND PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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Aug 26, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMIT, AND DIRRHEA, BUT NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Nov 28, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2018
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13B4**PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/20/18 REPORT 2201194 10 6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. . 37 3-302.12 DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL. 41 3-304.14(B) WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION INBETWEEN USES. 47 4-101.11 (B-E). OBSERVED CERAMIC SERVING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER AFTER BEING RINSED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. ALUMINUM FOIL ON FRONT COUNTER SERVING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN 51 5-204.12 - UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE SAME. 55 6-201.11- WALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR IN POOR REAR, WORN, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE 55 6-201.17: PLANT VINES HANGING FROM CEILING OVER FRONT PREP AREA WHERE BEVERAGE DISPENSER, JUICER AND MULTI USE EQUIPMENT LOCATED. INSTD TO REMOVE PLANT VINES FROM PREMISES. SO AS SURFACE TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE. 55 6-501.12 WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 56 6-501.14 INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 57 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. 58 PA 100-0367: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Aug 29, 2018
Reinspection
4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11A NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: : 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
25
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12(A) - MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
36
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N)- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14(B) WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION INBETWEEN USES.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11 (B-E). OBSERVED CERAMIC SERVING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER AFTER BEING RINSED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. ALUMINUM FOIL ON FRONT COUNTER SERVING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 - UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE SAME.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- WALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR IN POOR REAR, WORN, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17: PLANT VINES HANGING FROM CEILING OVER FRONT PREP AREA WHERE BEVERAGE DISPENSER, JUICER AND MULTI USE EQUIPMENT LOCATED. INSTD TO REMOVE PLANT VINES FROM PREMISES. SO AS SURFACE TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Aug 27, 2018
Reinspection
5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 8/20/17 REPORT 2201194 NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #10- 5-205.11(A) - HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, NO WATER AVAILABE, PIPE DISCONNECTED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT (MINIMUM 100F) /COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11A NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
25
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12(A) - MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
36
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N)- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14(B) WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION INBETWEEN USES.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11 (B-E). OBSERVED CERAMIC SERVING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER AFTER BEING RINSED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. ALUMINUM FOIL ON FRONT COUNTER SERVING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 - UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE SAME.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- WALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR IN POOR REAR, WORN, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17: PLANT VINES HANGING FROM CEILING OVER FRONT PREP AREA WHERE BEVERAGE DISPENSER, JUICER AND MULTI USE EQUIPMENT LOCATED. INSTD TO REMOVE PLANT VINES FROM PREMISES. SO AS SURFACE TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Aug 20, 2018
Routine
6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11A NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11(A) - HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, NO WATER AVAILABE, PIPE DISCONNECTED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT (MINIMUM 100F) /COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
25
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12(A) - MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
36
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 NO CHEMICAL TEST PROVIDED FOR MEASURING SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
48
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N)- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14(B) WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION INBETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11 (B-E). OBSERVED CERAMIC SERVING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER AFTER BEING RINSED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. ALUMINUM FOIL ON FRONT COUNTER SERVING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 - UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- WALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR IN POOR REAR, WORN, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17: LIVE PLANT VINES HANGING FROM CEILING OVER FRONT PREP AREA WHERE BEVERAGE DISPENSER, JUICER AND MULTI USE EQUIPMENT LOCATED. INSTD TO REMOVE PLANT VINES FROM PREMISES. SO AS SURFACE TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Oct 6, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL ON THE FRONT PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELF, AND CARDBOARD ON THE REAR PREP AREA STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL ON THE REAR PREP AREA WALL BEHIND THE STOVE, AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO REMOVE THE FOIL ON THE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND THE TRASH CAN.
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Aug 22, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD.
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Aug 15, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED SOUR CREAM AT 58.2F, CHICKEN AT 54.4F, EGGS AT 53.8F, MILK AT 48.7-51.2F, TRIPE AT 87.1F, CORN TRUFFLE SAUCE AT 53.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE WALL BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLE IN THE CORNER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS LINING STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AS A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. REPLACE THE PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE THAT ARE HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA AROUND WHERE THE GARBAGE CAN SITS. OBSERVED CONDENSED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE DUCT WORK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSULATE DUCT WORK TO ELIMINATE CONDENSATION. PAINT OR COVER DRYWALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS WRAPPED IN PLASTIC TO KEEP IT FROM LEAKING. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 26, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 21, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK HAS BEEN REMOVED IN PREP AREAS/DISHWASHING AREA THAT IS CURRENTLY BEING USED AS PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO RE INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK IN SAME LOCATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSING COOKED PORK IN UNLEAN MOP SINK. INSTD NOT TO USE MOP SINK FOR PREPARING/RINSING FOR FOOD AT ANY TIME. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. OBSERVED CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE SALAD BAR WITHOUT ANY SNEEZE/GUARD, PROPER BARRIER. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER SNEEZE GUARD OR REMOVE. OBSERVED RAW PACKAGES OF STEAK STORED IMMEDIATELY STORED ON TOP OF READY TO EAT VEGETABLES IN REAR COOLER. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOOD PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE HANGING FROM INTERIOR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY UNDER VENTILATION OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO DO SO.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.
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Nov 13, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT COOKING AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARD ON SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSABLE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE OF PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED. OBSERVED BROKEN/UNUSABLE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN MUST BE RESTORED OR REMOVED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Restaurante Amatepec Estado De Mexico last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Restaurante Amatepec Estado De Mexico on file is from Jun 23, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Restaurante Amatepec Estado De Mexico?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Restaurante Amatepec Estado De Mexico.
Has Restaurante Amatepec Estado De Mexico's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Restaurante Amatepec Estado De Mexico have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Restaurante Amatepec Estado De Mexico means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Restaurante Amatepec Estado De Mexico inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Restaurante Amatepec Estado De Mexico is inspected around two times per year on average.
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