Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LALO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632646
Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 733 W MAXWELL ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS AT 3-DOOR PREP COOLER, USING DUCT TAPE TO SEAL. INSTD TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE, REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON FAUCET HANDLES OF EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN 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.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2244063
Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 733 W MAXWELL ST
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH 0 PPM AT THE RINSE DUE TO EMPTY BUCKET OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER. FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH 0 PPM AT RINSE COMPARTMENT DUE TO EMPTY BUCKET OF SANITIZER. BOTH UNITS WERE REPLACED AND CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND 2 PANS OF COOKED RICE IN THE COLD HOLD DRAWER AT FOOD LINE. PAN 1 AT 49.3 DEGRESS, PAN 2 AT 48.9 DEGREES. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 10 LBS RICE $30 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST WHERE VISIBLE TO ALL CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN STEM THERMOMETERS AND OBTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS BEING HELD IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER MUST BE HELD AT ADEQUATE SANITIZER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK QUAT TEST STRIPS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED DISH REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED WITH STRIPS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER ALL SHELVES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL PIPES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ENCASED OR ABOVE A DROPPED CEILING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145932
Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 733 W MAXWELL 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 SUGAR CONTAINER LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145543
Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 733 W MAXWELL 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 APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL AROUND THE SERVER STATION WHERE BEVERAGES AND FOOD ARE PICKED UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL SUGAR CONTAINER LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES AND SLICER. CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE FROM INSIDE SODA NOZZLES AND CADDY'S BEHIND BAR, AND CLEAN DUST FROM HANGING RACK ABOVE BAR WHERE GLASSES AREA STORED. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, AND CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN PREP AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE STAFF PERSONAL ITEMS FOR PREP AREAS, PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE KEPT IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069548
Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 733 W MAXWELL ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
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 COOK ON GRILL PLATING FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, FOODS SUCH AS TORTILLA, ADDING TOMATOES, CHEESE AND LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS, NO GLOVES BEING WORN AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT BARE HAND CONTACT AT ONCE, INSTRUCTED THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED AND GLOVES MUST BE WORN, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-010 (A)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS IN USE ON SEVERAL SHELVING UNITS LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ADVISED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MANAGER REMOVED CARDBOARD LINER DURING INSPECTION. 5 WIRE RACKS IN LOWER BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH RUST AND CRACKED PAINT ON SURFACES. INSTD TO SMOOTH AND REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE. OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS. INSTRD MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS.INSTRD MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE WALK WAY, TO BASEMENT AREA. INSTD MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRD MANAGER TO REPLACE.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946672
Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 733 W MAXWELL 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: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL SAME.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL WIRE RACKS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND WHEELS OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN REAR BY DISHWASHING AREA AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, CHIPPED SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-POROUS SURFACE. FLOOR UNDER SYRUP BOXES AND LINES NOT CLEAN, SYRUP ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN AND WITH GLUE RESIDUE FROM PREVIOUSLY POSTED SIGNS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1592045
Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 733 W MAXWELL 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 PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPAREED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SIDES OF ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(STOVES, DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS) IN BOTH PREP AREAS, MEAT SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA, EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA, CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE CONNECTED TO THE PREP TABLE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATED UNITS, UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE, AND THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIIONS OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREA INCLUDING LOWER SECTIONS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. RE-SEAL LOOSE SECTIONS BETWEEN THE WALL AND DISH MACHINE COUNTER AREAS(REMOVE PLASTIC).
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN CORNER OF SMALL EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA, FLOOR MUST BE ACCESIBLE FOR CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591762
Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 733 W MAXWELL ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
1
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND A BAG 2/3 FULL OF FRESH CLAMS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER STORED WITHOUT TAG. ALL SHELL FISH MUST BE KEPT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITH TAGS UNTIL PREPARED AND SOLD. PRODUCT DISCARDED VALUED AT $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 15 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA IN LEFT CORNER UNDERNEATH UNUSED MARGARITA MACHINE. ALSO NOTED 15 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE AND FRONT SECTIONS OF THE FOOD STORAGE AREAS ON OPPOSITE SIDES FROM WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO REAR COMMON AREA NOT ADEQUATELY RODENT-PROOFED , LARGE OPENING FOUND AT THE BOTTOM GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH FROM THE FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REPAIR REAR DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-38-020.
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING BOXES FOUND IN CARD BOARD BOX DUMPSTER AND LID NOT ATTACHED TO RECEPTACLE. ALSO FOUND GREASE DUMPSTERS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED, GREASE FOUND ALL OVER THE EXTERIORS AS WELL AS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE RECEPTACLES. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON CARD BOARD DUMPSTER, CLEAN EXTERIORS OF GREASE DUMPSTERS AND CLEAN GREASE FROM GROUND SURROUNDING THE THE GREASE RECETACLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPAREED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN SINK AND COOLER BEHIND THE BAR, AND MULTI-USE EATING UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA WITH HANDLES NOT INVERTED. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES IN A STORAGE RACK AND UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY SHELVES IN PREP AREAS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SIDES OF ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(STOVES, DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS) IN BOTH PREP AREAS, MEAT SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA, EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA, CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE CONNECTED TO THE PREP TABLE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATED UNITS, UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE, AND THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIIONS OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREA INCLUDING LOWER SECTIONS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. RE-SEAL LOOSE SECTIONS BETWEEN THE WALL AND DISH MACHINE COUNTER AREAS(REMOVE PLASTIC).
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN CORNER OF SMALL EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA, FLOOR MUST BE ACCESIBLE FOR CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527869
Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 733 W MAXWELL 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: REPLACE BULK RICE STORAGE BIN IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, SURFACE(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR) IS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO MAKE SURE THE CONTAINER IS LABELED IF PRODUCT IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING ONCE PLACED IN CONTAINER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN VENTS IN HOOD IN REAR FOOD AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR MIXING VALVE ON WASHBOWL NEXT TO WASHROOM STALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527350
Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 733 W MAXWELL 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: REPLACE BULK RICE STORAGE BIN IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, SURFACE(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR) IS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO MAKE SURE THE CONTAINER IS LABELED IF PRODUCT IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING ONCE PLACED IN CONTAINER.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE, CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, LOWER SHELF AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN SAME AREA UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN FOOD PLATTERS AND STAINS FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA, AND IN FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN VENTS IN HOOD IN REAR FOOD AREA. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS. REPAIR/REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT FIXTURE IN DISHWASHING AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT PRE-WASH SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1439530
Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 733 W MAXWELL 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 CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE EXPOSED ON FLOOR AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS OVER DISH MACHINE AND UNSHIELDED LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND SHIELDS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE PREP AREA 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324485
Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 733 W MAXWELL ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING OVER DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAK AT FRONT HAND SINK AT THE BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1184303
Location recorded for this inspection · LALO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 733 W MAXWELL 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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UPN AND EXTERIOR DOOR OF 2DR REFRIGERATOR.MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING RACKS AT 2DOOR REFRIGERATORS AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLE AT CEILING ABOVE UTILITY SINK AREA. MUST REPAIR WALL CLOSEST TO UTILITY SINK AND EXIT DOOR AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB AT 2DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT MAIN KITCHCEN AREA.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60607
501 of 646 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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