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MANCHAMANTELES RESTAURANT

2003-2011 N WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645599

Location recorded for this inspection · MANCHAMANTELES RESTAURANT · 2003-2011 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND RICE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED AND INACCESIBLE FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ALL KITCHENWARE AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS STORED AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT HARBORING SPACES FOR PEST. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320559

Location recorded for this inspection · LAZO'S TACOS · 2003-2011 N WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN TRAY AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,DISH RACKS,MOP SINK BASIN, REAR & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.DELIME DISH MACHINE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT .MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN 1ST FL. REAR STORAGE AREA & IN BASEMENT .

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP/ DISH WASHING/ REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN SAME AREAS.STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.DAMAGED WALL BASES IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR TRIM OF WALK IN COOLERS(BEER & VEGETABLE).MOLDED WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.LOOSE WALL PANEL UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
21
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2316170

Location recorded for this inspection · LAZO'S TACOS · 2003-2011 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2200503 8/3/18 NOT CORRECTED #10- FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK AT THE SERVER STATION JUST OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA PREP/SERVING LINE.MUST PROVIDE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS NOT DATE MARKED THAT IS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN .2.5LBS. COOKED PORK.3.5LBS. RED & GREEN SALSA .1LB. COOKED GROUND BEEF & POTATOES.2.5LBS. COOKED POBLANO PEPPERS.8.5LBS. GUACAMOLE.1.5LBS. COOKED WHITE RICE.5LBS. COOKED SPANISH RICE .3LBS. SLICED TOMATOES.3LBS. PICO DE GALLO. 22LBS. COOKED WHOLE CHICKENS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST DATE MARKALL TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS.APPX.32.5LBS.$86.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: STILL FOUND NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND TO MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.)

  • 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 BOTTOM OF REAR STORAGE DOOR,SIDE STORAGE DOOR.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND OVER SHELVING UNITS AND BOXES,INSIDE OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS,BAR AREAS,BASEMENT,DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/21/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN TRAY AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ALL MICROWAVES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,DISH RACKS,MOP SINK BASIN, REAR & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.DELIME DISH MACHINE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER .

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP/ DISH WASHING/ REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN SAME AREAS.STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.DAMAGED WALL BASES IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR TRIM OF WALK IN COOLERS(BEER & VEGETABLE).MOLDED WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.LOOSE WALL PANEL UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN 1ST FL. REAR STORAGE AREA & IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND CLOSED DOORS,1ST FL. DJ BOOTH.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT .MUST REMOVE STANDING CLEAN FOUL SMELLING WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2200503 8/3/18 NOT CORRECTED #10- FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.#38- FOUND THE OUTER DOUBLE DOOR ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT TO NOT BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#58- FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200503

Location recorded for this inspection · LAZO'S TACOS · 2003-2011 N WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: - FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK AT THE SERVER STATION JUST OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: - FOUND NOT ALL FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS TO BE PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: - FOUND NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: - FOUND THE OUTER DOUBLE DOOR ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT TO NOT BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - FOUND THE FLOOR AT THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT TO BE DIRTY AS WELL AS THE CEILING BY THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: - FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2185171

Location recorded for this inspection · LAZO'S TACOS · 2003-2011 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: - FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK AT THE SERVER STATION JUST OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: - FOUND NOT ALL FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS TO BE PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: - FOUND NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: - FOUND FLYING INSECTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY: 20 AT THE BAR, 25 NEAR ICE MACHINE, AND 40 THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-020(A).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: - FOUND THE OUTER DOUBLE DOOR ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT TO NOT BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - FOUND THE FLOOR AT THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT TO BE DIRTY AS WELL AS THE CEILING BY THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: - FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078287

Location recorded for this inspection · LAZO'S TACOS · 2003-2011 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: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS THROUGH OUT REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071927

Location recorded for this inspection · LAZO'S TACOS · 2003-2011 N WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: INADEQUATE DISHWASHING FACILITIES.OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT PROPELY SANITIZING. OPPM CHLORINE FOUND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. MUST NOT USE MACHINE UNTL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE TO 100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-30.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS CEILING AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA, REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. WHEN FILING LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK AND RELEASE CLEAR WATER BACKING UP FROM THE MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT SEWER BACKIG UP PROBLEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS THROUGH OUT REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON THE ITERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WET FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING. OBSERVED GREADE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2045224

Location recorded for this inspection · LAZO'S TACOS · 2003-2011 N WESTERN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028630

Location recorded for this inspection · LAZO'S TACOS · 2003-2011 N WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE)NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT NORTH SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. WHEN FILING LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK AND RELEASE CLEAR WATER BACKING UP FROM THE MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENT. ALSO OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937354

Location recorded for this inspection · LAZO'S TACOS · 2003-2011 N WESTERN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932893

Location recorded for this inspection · LAZO'S TACOS · 2003-2011 N WESTERN AVE

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: NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILINGS AND SHELVES ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREAS AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS THROUGH OUT REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF UPRIGHT FREEZER AND 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY COOKING POTS AND LIDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL ASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ALSO MAINTAIN THE FLOORS DRY.... INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1752061

Location recorded for this inspection · LAZO'S TACOS · 2003-2011 N WESTERN 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: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:- STEAK 50.5F, CHICKEN 45.8F, RICE 76.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $70.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WITH GREASE,DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS AND THEN DRAINS SLOWLY. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS THROUGH OUT REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF UPRIGHT FREEZER AND 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY COOKING POTS AND LIDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL ASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ALSO MAINTAIN THE FLOORS DRY.... INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632788

Location recorded for this inspection · LAZO'S TACOS · 2003-2011 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: NOTED MISSING LID AT THE ICE BIN AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE STORAGE CONTAINER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASH AREA AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE BY THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH DIRT, STANDING WATER AND FOOD PARTICLES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING PIPING AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS INSIDE THE CUSTOMER BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60647

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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