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LOS ALAMOS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LOS ALAMOS 2157 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO 60608 Restaurant
July 1, 2015 Canvass License #1332164
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: PLASTIC UTENSILS STORED WITH HANDLE DOWN IN CONTAINERS UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT PLASTIC FORKS AND SPOONS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION (HANDLE UP).
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PEELING AND REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FINISH. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ICE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS FOUND IN BOTTOM OF REAR CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections