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LOS TORITOS RESTAURANT Y TAQUERIA

1825 W MONTROSE AVE · Chicago, IL 60613

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LOS TORITOS RESTAURANT Y TAQUERIA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491794

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS TORITOS RESTAURANT Y TAQUERIA · 1825 W MONTROSE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER(GREASE BUILD UP).CLEAN GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491634

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS TORITOS RESTAURANT Y TAQUERIA · 1825 W MONTROSE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS.ALLEY PLOWED FROM THE STORM,ABLE TO DRIVE THRU( SNOW STORM 0N 2-2-2011). SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO70349-16

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND MILK COOLER, IN REAR STORAGE AREA.ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT REAR EXIT DOOR

  • 33

    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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER(GREASE BUILD UP).CLEAN GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
176460

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS TORITOS RESTAURANT Y TAQUERIA · 1825 W MONTROSE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SUGAR BOWL PROVIDED FOR COSTUMERS AT COFFEE STATION MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE DRY WALL PIECES(USED HAS LINER) FROM INSIDE THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.IF COOLER IS USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS, MUST PROVIDE A LOCK FOR UNIT , TO DUE COOLER IS IN DINING AREA, PUBLIC VIEW.

  • 33

    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.DETAIL CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.(GREASE BUILD-UP);ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER(GREASE BUILD-UP).NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP(KITCHEN).

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE FROM ABOVE UNUSED PIZZA OVEN,ALSO REMOVE ITEMS FROM BEHIND FRONT COUNTER(VITAMINS,ADVIL ETC).

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305 of 394 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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