Tortillas Y Restorante Los Gamas

3333 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2015

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Tortillas Y Restorante Los Gamas has three inspections on file, the first dated 2013. On Feb 5, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 5, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Tortillas Y Restorante Los Gamas' latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2015

Routine

6 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUSR REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH MACHINES AND REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR OPENING INTO WALL AROUND PIPE IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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

Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Apr 10, 2014

Routine

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer.

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

Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower table not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep areas that had missing grout, shall be re-grouted. repaired, floors under cooking equipment, rear storage room need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in prep area, shall be provided, walls that had exposed raw wood, holes, in prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.

Oct 7, 2013

License

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL SURFACE AREA OF WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tortillas Y Restorante Los Gamas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tortillas Y Restorante Los Gamas on file is from Feb 5, 2015. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tortillas Y Restorante Los Gamas?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tortillas Y Restorante Los Gamas.

Has Tortillas Y Restorante Los Gamas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tortillas Y Restorante Los Gamas have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tortillas Y Restorante Los Gamas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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