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LAS FUENTES

2558 N HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LAS FUENTES on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622101

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS FUENTES · 2558 N HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11-- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE AND CLEANABLE COVER FOR HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT OUTDOOR BAR WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT ANY SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-403.12--OBSERVED ICE BIN WITH DRAINAGE GOING DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR LOCATED AT OUTDOOR BAR AREA. WATER MUST BE DRAINED INTO A CLEANABLE BUCKET OR INTO FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13--OBSERVED CHIPPING CEILING IN BASEMENT LOCATED BY WATER BOILER IN REAR. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176664

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS FUENTES · 2558 N HALSTED 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: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLLERS. MUST LABEL AND DATE ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RSUTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-INCOOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKER RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FAN INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES PREP COOLERS AND MICROWAVE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SOUTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSETVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALLED AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA, BAR AND IN BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERFVED ICE SCOOPS STOTORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAT AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955793

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS FUENTES · 2558 N HALSTED ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERRTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TACOS, BURRITOS,RICE AND BEANS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABLED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABLE FOOD CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTED SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE NEXT TO BROILER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED VENTILATION IN BAR RESTROOMS BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NOTED NO BI-METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AT PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET BI-METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER AT SOUTH SIDE OF BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND REORGANIZE CLUTTER

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1938032

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS FUENTES · 2558 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE DISH RACK TO THE LEFT OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE TORTILLA CHIP STORAGE BINS. OBSERVED A METAL STRAINER WITH SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE DUE TO DENTING AND CREASING. OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE COOK LINE TO HAVE DEEP, DARK STAINED MARKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THESE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID POOLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE CENTER OF THE SOUTH PORTION OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES AND TO REPAIR ANY LEAKS, IF NECESSARY. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OILY RESIDUE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOK LINE COOLER AND HOT BAR. ALSO OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE FILE STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 1 SQ. FT. AREA OF WALL AND BASEBOARD ARE DAMAGED TO THE LEFT OF THE DISHMACHINE. OBSERVED APPROX. 10 INCH STRETCH OF CEILING IS CRACKED AND DETACHING FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE FURNACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED TILE AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED FOUL ODORS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM SERVING THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FOUL ODORS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937505

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS FUENTES · 2558 N HALSTED 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: OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT IN THE ONION STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. OBSERVED THE SIDE DOOR TO THE KITCHEN PROPPED OPEN DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED, OR PROVIDE A SCREEN FOR THE DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE DISH RACK TO THE LEFT OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE TORTILLA CHIP STORAGE BINS. OBSERVED A METAL STRAINER WITH SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE DUE TO DENTING AND CREASING. OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE COOK LINE TO HAVE DEEP, DARK STAINED MARKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THESE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID POOLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE CENTER OF THE SOUTH PORTION OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES AND TO REPAIR ANY LEAKS, IF NECESSARY. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OILY RESIDUE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOK LINE COOLER AND HOT BAR. ALSO OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE FILE STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 1 SQ. FT. AREA OF WALL AND BASEBOARD ARE DAMAGED TO THE LEFT OF THE DISHMACHINE. OBSERVED APPROX. 10 INCH STRETCH OF CEILING IS CRACKED AND DETACHING FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE FURNACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED TILE AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED FOUL ODORS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM SERVING THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FOUL ODORS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1528047

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS FUENTES · 2558 N HALSTED 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: OBSERVED GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT NEAR ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. ALL GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZERS MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING IN REAR OF BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR DUE TO PREVIOUS LEAKING CONDITION. CEILING MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WASHROOM VENTS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS CRACKED IN BASEMENT/DRY STORAGE NEAR WHERE CEILING IS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHEILDS IN DRY STORAGE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1393279

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS FUENTES · 2558 N HALSTED ST

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

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: FRONT AND EXIT DOORS IN THE BANQUET HALL NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED,WITH 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER OF THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER WENT OUT TO BUY A NEW DOOR SWEEP AND FIXED THE DOORS DURING INSPECTION. DOORS ARE NOW RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTED LID OF THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM, MEN'S WASHROOM AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, (CAULKING WORN OUT).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE CHOPPING BOARD, INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE TORTILLA CASE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND UNDER THE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ALL BOTTLE WATER CASES OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE THE BOTTLE WATER CASES. DRY THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BY THE WATER HEATER TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092488

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS FUENTES · 2558 N HALSTED ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092479

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS FUENTES · 2558 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION NOTED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE BLACK GREYISH AND PINKISH SLIMMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LINNING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. ICE IS BEING USE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ICE MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11/19/12, INSPECTION REPORT# 1300564 NOT CORRECTED 30 MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS. 32 OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORAGE COOKED RICE. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. 33 CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF BELOW THE STEAM TABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DEMAGED CEILING TILES IN BAR AREA AND BASEMENT BY WATER TANK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER AT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1300601

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS FUENTES · 2558 N HALSTED 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: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE COOKED RICE. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE CRACKED CONTAINERS WHICH CAN NOT BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE STORAGe RACKS IN THE PREP COOLERS AND COKE COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT THE SHELVES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF BELOW THE STEAM TABLE AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE COKE COOLER.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1300564

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS FUENTES · 2558 N HALSTED ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE ACCORDING TO THE FINAL RINSE GAUGE ON THE MACHINE. THE RINSE GAUGE WAS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR SO THAT IT SHOWS A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 180F ON THE GAUGE. NO CITATION ISSUED. THE DISHMACHINE WAS NOT BEING USED DURING THE INSPECTION UNTIL MANAGER WAS REQUESTED TO TURN THE MACHINE ON. DISHMACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED BY THE INSPECTOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE COOKED RICE. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE CRACKED CONTAINERS WHICH CAN NOT BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE STORAG RACKS IN THE PREP COOLERS AND COKE COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT THE SHELVES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF BELOW THE STEAM TABLE AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR. REPLACE ANY BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE COKE COOLER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154531

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS FUENTES · 2558 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM (NORTH SIDE) MUST REPLACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT ABOVE TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154514

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS FUENTES · 2558 N HALSTED 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING: NINE RAT DROPPINGS IN MIDDLE BASEMENT BEHIND BOX FREEZER, SIX DROPPINGS BEHIND WATER HEATER, TEN DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE SIDE OF BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 15 TO 20 FRUIT FLIES ON PLASTIC GARBAGE CAN IN BASEMENT, 10 TO 15 FLIES AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. WOODEN FOLDING WINDOW BETWEEN COOKS LINE AND OUTDOOR PATIO NOT INSECT PROOFED. OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON ALL SIDES AND SEAMS OF FOLDING WINDOW. PARTIAL GLASS MISSING. MUST MAKE WINDOW TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL ARRIVED TO TREAT ESTABLISHMENT DURING INSPECTION.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 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. INTERIOR COOKS LINE COOLER, MUST CLEAN, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. STORED JUICERS IN BASEMENT (2) MUST BE STORED CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING FLOOR TILES ON COOKS LINE AND BEHIND DEEP FRYER, MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM (NORTH SIDE) MUST BE REPLACED. MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, MUST REPLACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE STORED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT, MUST PROVIDE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST REPLACE INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60614

505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 12575.

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