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LAS ASADAS FRESH MEXICAN GRILL-TAQUERIA

2045 N WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LAS ASADAS FRESH MEXICAN GRILL-TAQUERIA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594725

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS ASADAS FRESH MEXICAN GRILL-TAQUERIA · 2045 N WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441687

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS ASADAS FRESH MEXICAN GRILL-TAQUERIA · 2045 N WESTERN AVE

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

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: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT AND STRONG SEWER GAS ODOR. MUST REPAIR TO ELIMINATE BACK UP. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER ELIMINATED WASTE WATER BACK UP DURING INSPECTION.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND DRINK, SUPPLY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION ARE IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION FANS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. CREATE AIR GAP FOR ICE MACHINE DRAIN LINE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS INSIDE OF ICE BIN IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ONE EMPLOYEE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473867

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS ASADAS FRESH MEXICAN GRILL-TAQUERIA · 2045 N WESTERN 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: FOUND DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE HOT HOLDING STATION CUTTING BOARD AND THE LARGE MEAT CUTTING/PREPARING CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR SAND AND BLEACH AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1146497

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS ASADAS FRESH MEXICAN GRILL-TAQUERIA · 2045 N WESTERN 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: MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES ALSO GASKET AT PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HANDSINK IS IN POOR REPAIR,MUST REPAIR

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AT FRONT PREP AREA

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HANDSINK

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
608324

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS ASADAS FRESH MEXICAN GRILL-TAQUERIA · 2045 N WESTERN 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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS

  • 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. MUST PROVIDE LID TO CUP DISPENSER FRONT SERVICE AREA, AND PROVIDE KNOB TO STEAM TABLE LID

  • 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. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE ALL STAINED CUTTING BOARDS, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER, AND CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

  • 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS

  • 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. MUST REPAIR HOLE ON WALL BY FRONT SERVICE AREA

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

  • 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 PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
579273

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS ASADAS FRESH MEXICAN GRILL-TAQUERIA · 2045 N WESTERN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
482325

Location recorded for this inspection · LAS ASADAS FRESH MEXICAN GRILL-TAQUERIA · 2045 N WESTERN 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: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOUND CUTTING BOARDS AT REAR PREP STORED AGAINST WINDOW,INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILET BOWLS IN THE BASEMENT AND ON 1STFL,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK&1COMP.SINK AT REAR PREP AREA,TOP OF FREEZER IN BASEMENT,AND TRASH CASES IN THE DINING WITH STAINS AND DEBRIS.

  • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, FLOORS IN CORNERS AND BEHIND TOILET BOWLS,AND FLOORS IN TRASH CONTAINERS HOLDER IN THE DINING.ALSO MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT.

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575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2069204.

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