Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LOS ALAMOS on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643642
Location recorded for this inspection · LOS ALAMOS · 2157 S DAMEN AVE
Recorded violations
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12: OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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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
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937304
Location recorded for this inspection · LOS ALAMOS · 2157 S DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770567
Location recorded for this inspection · LOS ALAMOS · 2157 S DAMEN 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: OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1764097
Location recorded for this inspection · LOS ALAMOS · 2157 S DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (POT) TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE EQUIPMENT THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS; UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL, INSIDE OF DEEP FRYERS AND INSIDE OF THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559771
Location recorded for this inspection · LOS ALAMOS · 2157 S DAMEN AVE
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: PLASTIC UTENSILS STORED WITH HANDLE DOWN IN CONTAINERS UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT PLASTIC FORKS AND SPOONS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION (HANDLE UP).
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PEELING AND REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FINISH. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ICE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS FOUND IN BOTTOM OF REAR CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED USED WASH CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PROPERLY SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1460175
Location recorded for this inspection · LOS ALAMOS · 2157 S DAMEN 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: RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS AT REAR NEAR THE DRY STORAGE MUST BE SEALED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT COOLERS SO ITS TIGHT FITTING ALL AROUND.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL ETC.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE,MAINTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO,BASE OF WASHBOWL IS BROKEN INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNUSED PIECES OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STORED ON BASEMENT FLOOR,MUST REMOVE DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151480
Location recorded for this inspection · LOS ALAMOS · 2157 S DAMEN 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: NEED TO CLEAN REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, AND DEFROST REAR BOX FREEZER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER FRONT SEATS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES THRU-OUT WATER DAMAGED NEED TO REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP. SINK.
39
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHER STORED ON COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO PLACE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM CHLORING SANITIZER.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670642
Location recorded for this inspection · LOS ALAMOS · 2157 S DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
10
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.CONTINUED TO OBSERVE AT THIS TIME INADEQUATE PLUMBING, FOUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN MENTIONED SINK ONCE DRAINED,PIPES BENEATH MENTIONED SINK ARE LEAKING.A LICENSED PLUMBER MUST REPAIR AS STATED ABOVE PER CITY CODE.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. ice machine has black mold and rust inside of water tray which its in contact to make ice. Needs to replace or repair.
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. CONTINUED TO OBSERVE RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS BEHIND UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS AT REAR DRY STORAGE STORAGE AREAS,SEAL ALL HOLES NOTED.
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.LABEL,DATE ALL FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS.
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. floors behind under around heavy equipment reqried further detail cleaning
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Repair water leak at base of 3 compartment sink area.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
660149
Location recorded for this inspection · LOS ALAMOS · 2157 S DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND 1 LARGE CONTAINER OF HALF COOKED SLICED PORK MEAT HELD ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 68.7.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED MENTIONED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.APPROXIMATELY 30#'S,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$70.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
10
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. FOUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN MENTIONED SINK ONCE DRAINED AND NO SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. No certified manager present during preparation of potentially hazardous foods (intestines). This is a repeat violation from February 07, 2011.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. ice machine has black mold and rust inside of water tray which its in contact to make ice. Needs to replace or repair.
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. 20 mouse droppings were found in the basement storage room and in the corner behind the ice machine, clean up all evidence of pest activity and seal up the holes south of the southwest outer door where rodents can harbor. The south west side door has a 1\4" gap at the bottom, seal the bottom of the door so it is rodent proof.
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 food container needs lables and date inside reach in unit and refrigeration unit.
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. all food equipment stove,fryer, inside of reach in unit, hood,thur out needs detail cleaning.
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. The wood wall next to the three compartment sink is rotten and unsanitary, remove the rotten wood and make the area sanitary,AND INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN ALSO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT 2 DOOR COOLER AT KITCHEN.MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN WOODEN SHELVING AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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. The floors under and behind the cooking equipment are dirty and greasy, clean the floors from corner to corner so they are smooth and sanitary.
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. The kitchen walls are greasy and full of food buildup. Clean the walls in detail so they are smooth and clean. ceilings tiles has water stain needs to be replace, windows dirty needs detail cleaning
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. light shields in kitchen needs detail cleaning.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. The three compartment sink faucet is loose and leaks, repair potable water leak. No stoppers in the three compartment sink, obtain stoppers for the sink. hood canopy build up with grease. needs to be detail clean.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491624
Location recorded for this inspection · LOS ALAMOS · 2157 S DAMEN AVE
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: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. NOTE- NEED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER FOR ALL SHIFTS. SREIOUS CITATION GIVEN H000063632 13 COURT DATE 03/17/2011 09:00AM ROOM 112 AT 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE CITATION.
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. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD,FILTERS AND THE REACHIN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTD. TO CLEAN SAME. ALSO REMOVE THE TIN FOIL FROM THE SHELVES AND THE KNOBS AND PIPES AT THE STOVE AND CLEAN SAME.
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. THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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. CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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How results compare in ZIP 60608
508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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