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Los Friends Mexican Restaurant

January 28, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED
code 3Priority
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO BE LOCKED TO PREVENT DOORS FROM COMING OPEN, WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KEY TO LOCK DOORS AND MAINTAIN. RULE 7A (5): All equipment must be covered and secured properly while the vehicle is in motion.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT (QUATERNARY AMMONIUM) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION SANITIZER (CHLORINE)FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER TEST STRIP KIT CHLORINE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-205.15(B)SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR: OBSERVED UNABLE TO BE DRAINED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RULE 3:(4) THE POTABLE WATER INTAKE VALVE ON THE VEHICLE MUST BE DIFFERENT DIMENSIONS THAN THE VALVE USED TO DRAIN LIQUID WASTE FROM RETENTION TANK, AND THE INTAKE VALVE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION WHEN NOT USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: FOUND FRESH WATER TANK DOES NOT MEET COMPLIANCE SIZE REQUIREMENT. FRESH WATER TANK MUST BE 50% SMALLER THAN WASTEWATER TANK. FRESH WATER AND WASTEWATER TANKS MUST MEET COMPLIANCE SIZE REQUIREMENT.WASTEWATER TANK MUST BE ABLE TO DRAIN WASTEWATER FROM GRAVITY-DRAINING WASTEWATER STORAGE TANK. BOTH FRESH AND WASTEWATER TANKS OBSERVED WERE 40 GALLONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR IN DISREPAIR NEAR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER. MUST REPAIR MENTIONED DOOR, SO THAT IT IS IN WORKING CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: RULE#2:(C) In addition to the above requirements, applicants whose vehicle will have a fire suppression system will need to have the company that designed the system submit vehicle plans to the Chicago Fire Department (CFD)), along with a $150.00 non-refundable fee.
code 56

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