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LITO'S EMPANADAS

131 N CLINTON ST · Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LITO'S EMPANADAS 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
2628999

Location recorded for this inspection · LITO'S EMPANADAS · 131 N CLINTON ST

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
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623163

Location recorded for this inspection · LITO'S EMPANADAS · 131 N CLINTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598073

Location recorded for this inspection · LITO'S EMPANADAS · 131 N CLINTON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585454

Location recorded for this inspection · LITO'S EMPANADAS · 131 N CLINTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE FOOD PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566312

Location recorded for this inspection · LITO'S EMPANADAS · 131 N CLINTON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510986

Location recorded for this inspection · LITO'S EMPANADAS · 131 N CLINTON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2282905 CONDUCTED ON 4/10/19. 2-102.13 ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282905

Location recorded for this inspection · LITO'S EMPANADAS · 131 N CLINTON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, WHILE TCS FOODS BEEF & CHICKEN EMPANADAS ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: FOOD INSPECTION SUMMARY NOT POSTED OR VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 4/5/2018. INSTRUCTED TO Post the SUMMARY REPORT in a location in the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that is conspicuous to CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159577

Location recorded for this inspection · LITO'S EMPANADAS · 131 N CLINTON 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: Observed no labels or dates on pre packaged condiments sauces, serrano, morita and mayo sweet, located in 2 door cooler, at front counter. Instructed manager to provide labels and dates. Maintain at all times.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed 6 random holes on wall that 3 compartment sink and exposed hand sink are attached to. Instructed manager to seal holes and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed unused plumbing pipe, attached to wall, underneath 3 compartment with exposed opening. Instructed manager to remove said pipe and seal area or cap off. Maintain at all times.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098644

Location recorded for this inspection · LITO'S EMPANADAS · 131 N CLINTON ST

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
2098376

Location recorded for this inspection · LITO'S EMPANADAS · 131 N CLINTON ST

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: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures on the counter in prep area: 0.5 lbs of cooked corn @ 61.7F and 2 lbs of leafy greens (from the bag) @ 43.5F. Instructed must keep at potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denature foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped and/or served (chicken, beef, etc.). Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped/cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Observed water backing up in floor drain when basin(s) from 3 compartment sink is drained. When sink is emptied, water must flow to floor drain without backing up on the floor. Must repair and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: Observed facility does not have previous inspection report summary on site. Instructed must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of customers at all times. Serious violation 7-42-010.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed all dry goods without proper labels. Must label all dry goods with name. Must maintain same.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Observed food handler without proper hair restraint while in prep area. Must provide hair restraints (hat, hair nets, etc.) for all employees while in food prep area (booth).

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059252

Location recorded for this inspection · LITO'S EMPANADAS · 131 N CLINTON ST

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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2051057

Location recorded for this inspection · LITO'S EMPANADAS · 131 N CLINTON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARDS INSTALLED TO PROTECT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS MUST BE INSTALLED TO PROTECT AROUND PERIMETER OF FACILITY WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED AND STORED. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-005 (A)

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How results compare in ZIP 60661

145 of 191 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2517649.

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