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Los Chepes

June 7, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: NO SANITIZER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE SANITZIER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED CHLORINE SANITIZER BY END OF INSPECTION.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERTURES IN WALK IN COOLER (COOKED YESTERDAY)) 10LBS OF COOKED REFRIED BEANS AT 63.3F AND 15LBS OF COOKED TOMATOES AT : 52.0F . . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED BEANS AND COOKED TOMATOES. APPROX $100 VALUE.
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS ARE COOKED TO ORDER (EX. EGGS, STEAK) WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
code 25
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED TO MONITOR HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR CARNITAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROX. 50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE GROUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, GARAGE DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE BINS OUTSIDE. INSTD TO SCHEDULE PEST CONTROL AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(a).
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSEVRED WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTER IN THE WAIT STAFF BEVERAGE AREA. INSTD TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED INSIDE OF BUCKETS IN THE REAR HALLWAY OF FACILITY. INSTD TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: NO VENTILATION HOOD PROVIDED OVER FLAT TOP GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE GRILL FROM PREMISES.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 19, 2021: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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