Los Amantes

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Inspections

1. Dec 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Mar 7, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Mar 6, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ALL ICE, SANITIZE THE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

4. Feb 1, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACE TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA

5. Dec 10, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     NO IRRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE). In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN SAME.

6. Oct 30, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

7. Sep 28, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED FRONT BAR TOP WORN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO REPLACE THE VINYL AT THE BAR, WHICH HAS RIPS IN IT BEING HELD WITH DUCT TAPE.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     OBSERVED THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     OBSERVED THE FRONT WALL MISSING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

8. Oct 25, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

9. Aug 21, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION IN WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE ANY HANGING ICICLES AND ANY ICE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR. MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     THE USE OF RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED, ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED IN ORDER TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     OBSERVED ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN ON INTERIOR WITH BLACK MIL-DEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS TO BE KEPT IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT IN LADIES WASHROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     OBSERVED CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM WITH CEILING IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING.

   • Not serious Minor

     PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED UNUSED SODA COOLER IN REAR ENTRYWAY NEXT TO WASHING MACHINE. MUST UTILIZE OR REMOVE. OBSERVED TOOL CLOSET NEAR REAR EXIT WITH EXCESS CLUTTER MUST BE ORGANIZED AND CLEAN. OBSERVED CLOSET NEXT TO MENS ROOM USED FOR TOOLS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST STORE ALL FOOD RELATED ITEMS AWAY FROM TOOLS AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM UNCLEAN RUGS, ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNABLE ITEMS AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS OF RESTAURANT WITH CLUTTER TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

10. Oct 25, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, FINAL RINSE AT 160F. INSTD MGR UNIT MUST HAVE A FINAL RINSE OF 180F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND REQUEST REINSPECTION WHEN UNIT REPAIRED. PART TO REPAIR MACHINE IS ON ORDER. PREMISES HAS INSTALLED A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      CUTTING BOARDS WORN, STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR MISSING DOOR GASKETS, EXPOSED INSULATION AND WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNITS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS, AND SURFACES UNDER COOKING LINE, AND EXTERIOR OF SMALL TRASH BINS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

11. Oct 24, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, FINAL RINSE AT 160F. INSTD MGR UNIT MUST HAVE A FINAL RINSE OF 180F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND REQUEST REINSPECTION WHEN UNIT REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      CUTTING BOARDS WORN, STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR MISSING DOOR GASKETS, EXPOSED INSULATION AND WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNITS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS, AND SURFACES UNDER COOKING LINE, AND EXTERIOR OF SMALL TRASH BINS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

12. Dec 22, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      UNFINISHED WALLS AND DOOR FRAME INBETWEEN PIZZA AREA AND BANQUET HALL. INSTD TO FINISH SAME, SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MISSING AND LOOSE WALLBASE THRU-OUT BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. THRESHOLD INBETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS AT PIZZA TAKE-OUT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      CLUTTER ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ORGANIZE SAME AREA AND REMOVE ANY CLUTTER.

13. Dec 8, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 12/9/10 REPORT (363434) NOT CORRECTED. 32-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA & STOPPER NEEDED FOR FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT,MISSING OUTLET COVER 33-MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER. MUST CLEAN HOT HOLDING CABINET, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. 37-MUST REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR. 40-PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CAN OPENER, ROLLING CART NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      UNFINISHED WALLS AND DOOR FRAME INBETWEEN PIZZA AREA AND BANQUET HALL. INSTD TO FINISH SAME, SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MISSING AND LOOSE WALLBASE THRU-OUT BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. THRESHOLD INBETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS AT PIZZA TAKE-OUT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. PROVIDE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      CLUTTER ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ORGANIZE SAME AREA AND REMOVE ANY CLUTTER.

14. Dec 9, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA & STOPPER NEEDED FOR FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT,MISSING OUTLET COVER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.MUST CLEAN HOT HOLDING CABINET,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL AT HOOD OF EQUIPMENT,WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      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.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB AT HOOD OF EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR MEN'S

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR AREA.