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Thiago's Restaurant

3658 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 22, 2023
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Thiago's Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2021. Thiago's Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 22, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Thiago's Restaurant since Mar 22, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

Looking across the full record, “miscellaneous / public health orders” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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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
Mar 22, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2022
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (CONDENSED MILK) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
64
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE COVERED LOCATION AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE PREMISES THAT IS CONSPICOUSLY VISIBLE, INFORMING PATRONS OF THE FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
64
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORDS RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS AND TESTING AT COVERED LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
64
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Feb 2, 2021
License
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS FOR HAND SCOOPED ICE CREAM.
43
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE BASEBOARD AND FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE PREP COOLER. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT IN THE CORNER OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINK.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thiago's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thiago's Restaurant on file is from Mar 22, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thiago's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “miscellaneous / public health orders” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Thiago's Restaurant.

Has Thiago's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Thiago's Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thiago's 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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