Taqueria El Amigo Inc. — Atlantis Restaurant

5952 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 15, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Taqueria El Amigo Inc. — Atlantis Restaurant. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 15, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Taqueria El Amigo Inc. — Atlantis Restaurant's record stops at Aug 15, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Taqueria El Amigo Inc. — Atlantis Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 15, 2017

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST MAKE LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A ACCESS PANEL TO SHUT OFF IN WALL IN MOP SINK CLOSET.MUST FINISH WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN EMPLOYEES COAT CLOSET.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE DRAINLINE PIPE ON MOP SINK GOING INTO A HOLE IN FLOOR.MUST CONNECT MOPSINK DRAIN LINE TO CITY PLUMBING.MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS

Aug 8, 2017

License

12 minor violations.

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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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNANCE ROOM.ALSO APPX. "3/4-1" GAP AT FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP,REAR DOOR FRAME ALONG ALL SIDES,BASEMENT DOORS ALONG ALL SIDES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS AND FRAMES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/8/17.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE A OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP IN ALL COMPARTMENTS AND SLOW DRAINING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST MAKE LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN POP GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE LARGE COOKING KETTLE FROM REAR OF PREMISES THAT CAN'T FIT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE AND UNUSED COOLER.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAPS IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK,GAPS AT FRONT WINDOW FRAMES,IN WALL UNDER HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.DINING AREA AND HALL WAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM,LOOSE AND MOLDED CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE A ACCESS PANEL TO SHUT OFF IN WALL IN MOP SINK CLOSET.MUST FINISH WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN EMPLOYEES COAT CLOSET.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN REAR FOOD AND PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAINLINE PIPE ON MOP SINK GOING INTO A HOLE IN FLOOR.MUST CONNECT MOPSINK DRAIN LINE TO CITY PLUMBING.MUST PROVIDE 3- SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK AND A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK,LOOSE FAUCET AT MOP SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Amigo Inc. — Atlantis Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Amigo Inc. — Atlantis Restaurant on file is from Aug 15, 2017. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Amigo Inc. — Atlantis Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Amigo Inc. — Atlantis Restaurant.

Has Taqueria El Amigo Inc. — Atlantis Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria El Amigo Inc. — Atlantis Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria El Amigo Inc. — Atlantis Restaurant 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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