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LALO'S RESTAURANT

4126 W 26TH ST · Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2253058

Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S RESTAURANT · 4126 W 26TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181317

Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S RESTAURANT · 4126 W 26TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF .

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVER HEAD GLASS STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA,RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CHEST FREEZER LID AND GASKETS,GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ,LIDS DAMAGED ON DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER REAR PREP TABLE AND REAR STORAGE AREA.DAMAGED LOWER SHELF OF SCRAPE TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND BAR AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PIPES,DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER GRILL NEAR WALL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE FLOORING IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND CEILING IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA,MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES IN SAME AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM WALL NEAR FRYER CABINET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT LOWER INTERIOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM AND IN REAR PREP AREA HOOD.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2177042

Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S RESTAURANT · 4126 W 26TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2176642 6/1/18 NOT CORRECTED #18- STILL OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY OUTER DOOR .MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF .

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVER HEAD GLASS STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA,RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CHEST FREEZER LID AND GASKETS,GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ,LIDS DAMAGED ON DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER REAR PREP TABLE AND REAR STORAGE AREA.DAMAGED LOWER SHELF OF SCRAPE TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND BAR AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PIPES,DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER GRILL NEAR WALL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE FLOORING IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND CEILING IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA,MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES IN SAME AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM WALL NEAR FRYER CABINET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT LOWER INTERIOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM AND IN REAR PREP AREA HOOD.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176642

Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S RESTAURANT · 4126 W 26TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY DISH WASHER.OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER SCRAPE FOOD FROM PLATES AND BOWLS,PUT DIRTY DISHES INTO DISH RACK AND PUT INTO DISH MACHINE AND THEN REMOVED CLEAN PLATES AND BOWLS FROM DISH RACK AND PUT ON TO DISH STORAGE SHELVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN TASK,MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A GREEN GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO FAUCET AT HAND SINK AND GARDEN HOSE EXTENDED TO FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FILLING IT UP WITH WATER,DUE TO THE LACK OF A FAUCET ONLY A SPRAYER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MANAGER UNATTACHED GARDEN HOSE DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN RACKS AND SHOLVES,CHEST FREEZERS,UNDER AND ON CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVING UNIT,ON FLOOR NEXT TO WALL OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS.APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY OUTER DOOR AND REAR SCREEN DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/1/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2064457 6/16/17 NOT CORRECTED #33-SODA DISPENSER AND ICE CHUTE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP .OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD AT THIS TIME .MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF .

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVER HEAD GLASS STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA,RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CHEST FREEZER LID AND GASKETS,GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ,LIDS DAMAGED ON DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER REAR PREP TABLE AND REAR STORAGE AREA.DAMAGED LOWER SHELF OF SCRAPE TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND BAR AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PIPES,DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER GRILL NEAR WALL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE FLOORING IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND CEILING IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA,MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES IN SAME AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM WALL NEAR FRYER CABINET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT LOWER INTERIOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF STEPS LEADING TO BASEMENT.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064457

Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S RESTAURANT · 4126 W 26TH ST

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: SODA DISPENSOR AND ICE CHUTE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF SYRUP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA BETWEEN WALK IN COOLER AND WALL AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059799

Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S RESTAURANT · 4126 W 26TH ST

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: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE CONTAINER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP AT TOP AND DRIPPING FROM TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM JUNE 9, 2016 REPORT #1932447 NOT CORRECTED. #35 REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AND REAR AND IN AREAS WHERE THE PAINT IS CHIPPING/PEELING. CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SODA DISPENSOR AND ICE CHUTE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF SYRUP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA BETWEEN WALK IN COOLER AND WALL AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932447

Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S RESTAURANT · 4126 W 26TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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: OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS FOUND ON THE LID AND FRONT OF RECEPTACLE. MUST KEEP THE EXTERIOR OF THE RECEPTACLE CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN GUARDS AND COILS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DUST BUILD-UP ON SCREENS COVERING THE MOTORS ON THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, AND THE EXTERIORS OF THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT, AND THE DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR UNDERNEATH THE CAM BROS UNITS NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR AREA(S) OF FLOOR IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM WHERE THE TILES ARE CRACKED AND SECTION(S) THAT NEED RE-GROUTING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AND REAR AND IN AREAS WHERE THE PAINT IS CHIPPING/PEELING. CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE IN BASEMENT, AND KEEP FLOOR DRY. REPAIR EXHAUST OVER COOKING STOVE NEAR BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS, REGARDLESS OF TITLE, MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566337

Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S RESTAURANT · 4126 W 26TH ST

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: OBSERVED TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS, WITH DUCT TAPE HOLDING THE GASKETS TOGETHER, ON THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE NOT CLEANED WITH MINOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SODA NOZZLES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHTS ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1562030

Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S RESTAURANT · 4126 W 26TH ST

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: OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINER, LOCATED BY THE DUMPSTERS, WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECTS FROM FEEDING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS, WITH DUCT TAPE HOLDING THE GASKETS TOGETHER, ON THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE NOT CLEANED WITH MINOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SODA NOZZLES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHTS ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501931

Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S RESTAURANT · 4126 W 26TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501910

Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S RESTAURANT · 4126 W 26TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM AND CORNER OF DOOR. ALSO, VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE OPEN TO AIR, SCREEN MISSING. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AT BAR AREA. REPLACE SAME.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN (DINING ROOM AND IN PREP AREA) NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT (DINING ROOM AND IN PREP AREA) NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493901

Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S RESTAURANT · 4126 W 26TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME. NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FAUCET ABOVE FROZEN MARGARITA MACHINE. PROVIDE SAME OR REMOVE UNIT. FAUCET LEAKING AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER. EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60623

280 of 341 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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