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LOS ALAMOS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LOS ALAMOS 2157 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO 60608 Restaurant
September 26, 2019 Canvass License #1332164
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARHEA EVENTS, AND MOST OF THE NECESARY ITEMS,BUT MISSING A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
Violation #25
MINOR
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME. PREMISES SERVES EGGS, AND HAMBERGERS COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, BY USING BROACHURES, MENU ADVISORY, LABEL STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE LADIES RESTROOM WITHOUT A LID, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #58
MAJOR
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60
Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.
Food allergen training required for certified managers.
Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.
Violation #58
MAJOR
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60
Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.
Food allergen training required for certified managers.
Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

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