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RESTAURANT LOS LANGOSTINOS

3059 S HARDING AVE · Chicago, IL 60623

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for RESTAURANT LOS LANGOSTINOS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633095

Location recorded for this inspection · RESTAURANT LOS LANGOSTINOS · 3059 S HARDING AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN CUSTOMER AND STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT STAFF UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP AND FOYER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN MEN WASHROOM.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2625353 ON 10-15-25:57-OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. 58-OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. MUST RENEW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625353

Location recorded for this inspection · RESTAURANT LOS LANGOSTINOS · 3059 S HARDING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING COVER NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REMOVE/REPLACE. ALSO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING WHERE POTS ARE STORED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN DEEP FREEZER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. MUST RENEW AND MANAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608910

Location recorded for this inspection · RESTAURANT LOS LANGOSTINOS · 3059 S HARDING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582916

Location recorded for this inspection · RESTAURANT LOS LANGOSTINOS · 3059 S HARDING AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT ALL THE WASHROOM IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF CHICKEN AT 47.2F AND 2LBS OF DICE BEEF AT 46.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 5LBS AT $30. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 56.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER AND COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD INSIDE AND BEHIND GRILL.(INCLUDING THE WALLS AND FLOORS)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA ABOVE THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT EQUIPMENT

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE OF FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566249

Location recorded for this inspection · RESTAURANT LOS LANGOSTINOS · 3059 S HARDING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLD UNIT AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACK TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE OF FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR LICENSED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2544719

Location recorded for this inspection · RESTAURANT LOS LANGOSTINOS · 3059 S HARDING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE PROPER GRADE CONTAINERS/EQUIPMENT

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453348

Location recorded for this inspection · RESTAURANT LOS LANGOSTINOS · 3059 S HARDING AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS.. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF COOKED BEANS @52.0F, AND 5 LBS RED SALSA @56.0F STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORGINAL PACKAGING AND STORED IN PREP AREA COOLERS. MUST MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2291176

Location recorded for this inspection · RESTAURANT LOS LANGOSTINOS · 3059 S HARDING AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE HAS TO BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINER NOT, POTS, AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON THE DISH STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DISHES MUST BE INVERTED TO PROVIDE PROPER AIR DRYING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE GRILL, STOVE, FLATTOP, AND BACK WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA ABOVE THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTS FOR THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED, DATED 8/29/2018, REPORT #2213671: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290613

Location recorded for this inspection · RESTAURANT LOS LANGOSTINOS · 3059 S HARDING AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213671

Location recorded for this inspection · RESTAURANT LOS LANGOSTINOS · 3059 S HARDING AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT KITCHEN ENTRY WAY TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL FROM ENTERING THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200962

Location recorded for this inspection · RESTAURANT LOS LANGOSTINOS · 3059 S HARDING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT AND ON WALLS AND IN CRACKS IN WALL AND NEAR WALL PIPE IN BASEMENT.DOOR JAM AND CREVICE OF REAR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,WHEEL BASES AT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2- DOOR STORAGE PREP COOLER,TOPSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER ALSO.SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLERS AND DOOR JAMS.APPX.50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER TABLE AND ALONG WALL BEHIND BAR AND IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM ON FLOOR AND ON UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING UNITS IN SAME AREA.AND ON FLOOR UNDER TABLE IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD ROACHES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/15/18.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG THE TOP OF FRONT DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES AND WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,STOVE,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,STORAGE SHELVES,ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALL PANELS AND TRIM.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND GAPS AROUND PIPES , WIRES AND WALLS LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT EQUIPMENT

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200276

Location recorded for this inspection · RESTAURANT LOS LANGOSTINOS · 3059 S HARDING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA,ON FLOOR LEADING INTO PREP AREA AND UNDER FRYER,IN DOOR JAMS AND CRACKS AND CREVICES OF THE 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS BRACKETS,UPPER DOOR JAM OF 2- DOOR SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER,INSIDE OF UNUSED OVEN,MOTOR OF 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,CRAWLING ON STORAGE RACK,IN GAPS AND CRACKS AT WALL AND COUNTER TOP AT SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO BEHIND SOAP DISPENSER MOUNTED ON THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA, BEHIND FRP WALL PANELS, BEHIND BASEBOARDS,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ON STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO,1- LIVE MOUSE MOVING AROUND AND SITTING ON FLOOR NEXT TO GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.APPX.25 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF IN CABINET AT JUICE SERVICE STATION AND ON FLOOR UNDER TABLE IN BASEMENT.APPX.10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AT FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT,35 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON DRIP TRAY AT JUICE MACHINES AND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE LIVE MOUSE AND DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/30/18.(PRIORITY 7-38-020)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM OVEN,PIPES AND WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,STOVE,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,STORAGE SHELVES,ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,BRICK ON FLOOR,UNUSED EQUIPMENT.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD INSIDE AND BEHIND GRILL.(INCLUDING THE WALLS AND FLOORS)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALL PANELS AND TRIM.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS,FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND MOLD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR FRYER AND SIDE DOOR TO PATIO.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REAR YARD.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC BAG WRAPPED AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT EQUIPMENT.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

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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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