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CHILANGO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CHILANGO (AKA: LITO'S EMPANADAS) 1437 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO 60607 Restaurant
May 17, 2023 Canvass License #2327216
3
Total Violations
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE DISH MACHINE TRAYS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TRAYS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE MULTIPLE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASE COVING STRIP PEELING OFF THE WALL NEAR THE 1ST-FLOOR WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REATTACH AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASE COVING STRIP PEELING OFF THE WALL NEAR THE 1ST-FLOOR WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REATTACH AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections