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LALO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LALO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 733 W MAXWELL ST, CHICAGO 60607 Restaurant
December 11, 2019 Complaint License #1520427
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #23
CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS READY TO EAT TCS FOODS (RICE, SALSA, DELI MEAT, MARINATED STEAK, SHREDDED CHICKEN) PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD/EXPIRE DATES (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
Violation #25
MINOR
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING AVAILABLE IN MENU FOR ANY RAW OR UNDER-COOKED ITEMS PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT.MUST 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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT.MUST 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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