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LOS ALAMOS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LOS ALAMOS 2157 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO 60608 Restaurant
February 7, 2011 Canvass License #1332164
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. NOTE- NEED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER FOR ALL SHIFTS. SREIOUS CITATION GIVEN H000063632 13 COURT DATE 03/17/2011 09:00AM ROOM 112 AT 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE CITATION.
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD,FILTERS AND THE REACHIN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTD. TO CLEAN SAME. ALSO REMOVE THE TIN FOIL FROM THE SHELVES AND THE KNOBS AND PIPES AT THE STOVE AND CLEAN SAME.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

Health Department Information

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