PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
LOS AZARES MEXICAN GRILL LLC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
LOS AZARES MEXICAN GRILL LLC
(AKA: LOS AZARES MEXICAN GRILL)
7148 N HARLEM AVE, CHICAGO 60631
Restaurant
November 19, 2024
Short Form Complaint
License #2744557
1
Total Violations
1
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #9
CRITICAL
Violation Details
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD INCLUDING SHREADED LETTUCE AND WRAPPING TORTILLAS INTO BURRITOS WITH BARE HANDS. EMPLOYEE WAS DIRECTED TO DISCARD FOOD WASH HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES. EMPLOYEES WERE INSTRUCTED THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
Why This Matters
Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.
Food Code Requirement
Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.
Specific Requirements
Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-101.11, 5-103.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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More Information
CDPH Food Protection