Taqueria Amigo Chino 2

5959 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

TAQUERIA AMIGO CHINO 2, located at 5959 W Lawrence Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 13, 2025, with a score of 74. This inspection resulted in six minor violations, including issues related to the cleanliness of non-food contact surfaces. Across 32 scored inspections, TAQUERIA AMIGO CHINO 2 has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.

32
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Jan 14, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
58
May 24, 2021
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 6, 2021
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 5, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
52
Jan 15, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 8, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
58
Aug 2, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Jul 12, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
43
Nov 28, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 20, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
May 18, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
May 11, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Nov 28, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 17, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
May 23, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
May 16, 2016
Complaint
10 minor violations.
61
Jan 14, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Aug 12, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 30, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 6, 2015
Complaint
10 minor violations.
61
Feb 6, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 13, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Sep 5, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 14, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 7, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Mar 25, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Jan 13, 2025 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE ON FOOD PRODUCT IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. DEFROST WALK IN FREEZER REMOVE EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN CHEST FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN REACH IN CHEST FREEZER ON FIRST FLOOR.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF FRYOLATORS. MUST DEGREASE FRYLOATORS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARBOARD BEING USED TO LINE REAR REAR OF PREP AREA LEADING TO THE EXIT ON FIRST FLOOR. CARDBOARD MAY NOT BE USED AND MUST BE REMOVED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN NON WORKING CONDITION IN MAIN COOKING AREA. COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING WALK IN COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR NEEDS TO BE KEPT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED. IF FORMER WALK IN COOLER IS TO BE USED FOR FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS REMOVE ALL NON FOOD RELATED ITEMS INCLUDING TOOLS AND FAN. ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING DRY STORAGE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)