The Spanish Square

1354-1358 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 12, 2018
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Spanish Square five times, with records going back to 2015. On Apr 12, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at The Spanish Square since Apr 12, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 12, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RINSE/PREPARATION SINK AT BAR. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED RINSE/PREPARATION SINK AT BAR AREAS(WITH SPLASH GUARDS).
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Apr 11, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
31
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RINSE/PREPARATION SINK AT BAR. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED RINSE/PREPARATION SINK AT BAR AREAS(WITH SPLASH GUARDS).
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Jul 13, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE NEAR ICE MACHINE.
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Aug 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL TO THE BASEMENT COOLERS/DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE SPRAY NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Dec 3, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Spanish Square last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Spanish Square on file is from Apr 12, 2018. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Spanish Square?

Across the inspection record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Spanish Square.

Has The Spanish Square's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Spanish Square have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Spanish Square means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.