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LOS CANDILES

2624 S CENTRAL PARK AVE · Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630406

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS CANDILES · 2624 S CENTRAL PARK AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 4-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564532

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS CANDILES · 2624 S CENTRAL PARK AVE

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU AND MISSING ASTERISK(NOTATION OF UNDERCOOKED ITEMS)MENU. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER DISCLOSURE AND ASTERISKS(NOTATION OF UNDERCOOKED ITEMS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMOMN NAMES OF FOOD FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL 1/4 IN GAP AT REAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO ALLEY AT BOTTOM CORNER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND SEAL FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE IN FRYER CABINETS AND UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER TABLES AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION 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
2549870

Location recorded for this inspection · BOGAN HIGH SCHOOL · 3939 W 79th ST

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING VESSELS AND PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS TO NOT BE INVERTED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL COOKING IMPLEMENTS BETWEEN USE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH NEAR 3RD BASIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545995

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS CANDILES · 2624 S CENTRAL PARK AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO USE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545522

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS CANDILES · 2624 S CENTRAL PARK AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON SHELVES NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO USE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FLAT TOP GRILL NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO CORRECT OR REMOVE FLAT TOP GRILL FROM PREMISES

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2501037

Location recorded for this inspection · BOGAN HIGH SCHOOL · 3939 W 79th ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: ALL HAND WASHING IN SINKS IN WASHROOMS FAUCETS MUST STAY ON FOR 15 SECONDS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 2 COMP SINK FAUCET LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Recent InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2473179

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS CANDILES · 2624 S CENTRAL PARK AVE

Recorded violations

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463725

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS CANDILES · 2624 S CENTRAL PARK AVE

Recorded violations

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463250

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS CANDILES · 2624 S CENTRAL PARK AVE

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WHICH INCLUDES DISCLOSURE (ASTERISK) TO A FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS PROVIDED (EGGS, SHELLFISH, UNDERCOOKED BEEF,ETC) IN MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ONE PAGE HANDOUT PROVIDED .

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA SCATTERED ON FLOORS BEHIND DEEP FREEZER AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT, BEHIND SPICE RACK, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT (GRILL/STOVE), AND UNDER ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. MUST SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA IN WALL UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2371117

Location recorded for this inspection · BOGAN HIGH SCHOOL · 3939 W 79th ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN LUNCHROOM SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE MIDDLE FAUCETS AT BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST REAPIR BOTH.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288896

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS CANDILES · 2624 S CENTRAL PARK AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SIGNAGE MISSING AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: VARIETY OF FOODS (CALDO DE RES, SALSA) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED/RAW FOODS (EGGS, CARNE ASADA). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261466

Location recorded for this inspection · BOGAN HIGH SCHOOL · 3939 W 79th ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE BOTTOM OF FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL ABOVE THE COOK STATION EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150224

Location recorded for this inspection · LOS CANDILES · 2624 S CENTRAL PARK AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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