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LOS POTRILLOS

3624 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LOS POTRILLOS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625256

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS POTRILLOS · 3624 W BELMONT AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1579115

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS POTRILLOS · 3624 W BELMONT 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: RUSTY WIRE SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER REAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH, ALSO NOTED PLASTIC SLIDING DOOR AT REAR HOT HOLDING IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND BETTER MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PRODUCE CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AT FRONT AND REAR COOKING AREAS, AND MUST SEAL CEILING AREA, ABOVE PREP FOOD STATION REAR AREA OF STORE, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR PREP AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR LEAK UNDER SAME SINK,

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY AND UNUSED ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532207

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS POTRILLOS · 3624 W BELMONT 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: SEVERAL GLASS ON DOORS TO THE MEAT/DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH SLIGHT CRACK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527828

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS POTRILLOS · 3624 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1501251 DATED:10/28/2014.. 32 MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD, 01/28/2015 38 MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR ENCLOSED PREP AREA WHERE TAMALES AREA MADE, 01/28/2015 MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 3/20/15 AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUST ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,MEAT/DELI COOLERS,FRONT TAQUERIA 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH ALSO,NOTED SEVERAL GLASS ON DOORS TO THE MEAT/DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH SLIGHT CRACK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR SHELVINGS OF DISPLAY MILK COOLER SHELVINGS,FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER,SHELVING SURFACE ABOVE THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BOTTOMS OF TABLES AT REAR MEAT/DELI AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULB OVER CARNITA COOKING AREA IS NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING SINK STOPPER AT THE FRONT TAQUERIA 3 COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501251

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS POTRILLOS · 3624 W BELMONT 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: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT PREP AREA,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT FRONT PREP AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR ENCLOSED PREP AREA WHERE TAMALES AREA MADE,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395404

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS POTRILLOS · 3624 W BELMONT AVE

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: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF PRODUCT, COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS ON ALL FRESH VEGETABLES PACKAGED ON SITE AND OFFERED FOR SALE,

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD, RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, PROVIDE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER TO BETTER STORE PRODUCT, AND RESEAL INTERIOR SURFACES IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALLS AND DOOR,

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOT BOX FRONT PREP AREA, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT SAME AREA,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES,

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AT FRONT AND REAR COOKING AREAS, AND MUST SEAL CEILING AREA, ABOVE PREP FOOD STATION REAR AREA OF STORE, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB REAR AREA BEHIND MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR FRONT PREP AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN BATHROOM,

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS, AND ALL COOLERS,

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1188531

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS POTRILLOS · 3624 W BELMONT AVE

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

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: FOUND MARINATED BEEF AND MARINATED CHORIZOS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. BEEF AT 44.6F AND CHORIZOS AT 43.9F. PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 38.7F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 AND TOTAL 20 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT, COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS ON ALL FRESH VEGETABLES(MINT, CACTUS, SOUP MIXED VEGETABLES) PACKAGED ON SITE FOR SALE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.(CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE). MUST REMOVE ALL EXTRA LARGE POTS THAT DO NOT FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE. REPLACE WITH SMALLER POTS TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE OR REPLACE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BIGGER SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE FRONT OF THE SERVING AREA. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER BY THE HOOD,(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS (TWO LIGHT BULBS) IN THE PRODUCE/VEGETABLES DISPLAY COOLER.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1188530

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS POTRILLOS · 3624 W BELMONT AVE

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: PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DIVIDER FOR THE DELI COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF THE PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLES,COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISPLAY SHELVES,PRODUCE DISPLAY TABLES,MICROWAVE OVENS AND LARGE OVEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AT FRONT KITCHEN AND REAR COOKING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER FRONT PREP AREA 3PART SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS,AWAY FROM WALLS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
250209

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS POTRILLOS · 3624 W BELMONT 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: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF LARGE REACH-IN BOTTOM TRAY, MILK REACH-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER, FRONT (JACKS PIZZA) OPEN FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN ALSO ABOVE ITEMS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN REAR PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER CEILING NOT CLEAN ABOVE (FAN GUARD COVER) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.ALSO OBSERVED MEAT (WINDOW) WALL NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESEAL.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD BACK WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN LOWER PIPE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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