Taqueria Los Amigos
Last inspected: May 2, 2013
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Score
Taqueria Los Amigos appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 2, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Taqueria Los Amigos's record stops at May 2, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Taqueria Los Amigos is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
May 2, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA HAS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE,CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND FILTERS ABOVE STOVE HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM SMALL STORAGE AREA IN REAR OF BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Nov 29, 2012
Consultation
No violations found.
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Nov 21, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 14, 2012
Consultation
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK'S PIPE UNDERNEATH HAS A HOLE IN IT AND WHEN THE WATER IS DRAINING IT GOES INTO A BUCKET.SINK LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. SAME ISSUE WITH THE UTILITY SINK IN THE BASEMENT.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-030 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK SO THE WATER GOES DOWN PROPERLY AT BOTH SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FILTERS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM
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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 BASEMENT STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILING VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM HAVE DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA THE PIPES UNDERNEATH THEM HAVE A HOLE IN THEM AND WHEN THE WATER IS DRAINING IT GOES INTO A BUCKET AT EACH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE PIPES SO THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY IN BOTH SINKS. CITATION GIVEN -
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STOREROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODERT HARBORAGE.
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Nov 9, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FILTERS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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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 BASEMENT STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILING VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM HAVE DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA THE PIPES UNDERNEATH THEM HAVE A HOLE IN THEM AND WHEN THE WATER IS DRAINING IT GOES INTO A BUCKET AT EACH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE PIPES SO THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY IN BOTH SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STOREROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODERT HARBORAGE.
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Jan 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN THE VENTS UNDER THE HOOD HAS GREASE BUILDUP IN THE PREP AREA.
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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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM, FURNACE ROOM AND THE BACK STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. THE UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT HAS NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STOREROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SAME SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Mar 31, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELD MISSING FOR INTERIOR OF HOOD LIGHT. PROVIDE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE.
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Oct 19, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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.MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABLE COOKED FOODS IN REACH IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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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 REMOVE FOIL FROM GRILL TABLE.
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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 REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA & 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 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL & BASE IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Los Amigos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Los Amigos on file is from May 2, 2013. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Los Amigos?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Los Amigos.
Has Taqueria Los Amigos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Los Amigos have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Los Amigos 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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