RestaurantLicence 2590216

Los Altos

1848 W 47th St, Chicago 60609

Latest verdictFailSep 30, 2026 · 13 days ago

Inspections14since Apr 23, 2018

Fail rate28.6%4 of 14 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass57%
Conditional14%
Fail29%

14 inspections from 2018 to 2026 · hover a mark

2020202220242026

FailSep 30, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Ice scoop stored in ice machine touching ice cubes, instructed to keep off ice cubes.
2. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Using foam cups as a scoop, instructed to use proper scoops.
3. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  No drain board provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to install
4. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Previous core violation #48 (no drain board provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to install) from inspection report #2636497 dated on 5-8-26. Instructed to correct violations within given time frame. Priority foundation violation 7-42.090.
PassMay 8, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Using string to hold utensils at drying rack, instructed to remove.
2. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  No drain board provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to install.
PassMay 16, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-201.11 observed both hnadles missing on 2 door reach in freezer. Instructed to provide and maintain equipment.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-602.13 observed all prep tables located in rear prep/dishwshing area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12 observed excessive amounts of dried food debris on floor throughout prep area under all equipment, rear prep and storage area. Instruted to remove in order to prevent pest harborage
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.17 observed ceiling damaged/missing ceiling tile above dry storage in rear prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.
5. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-303.11 observed burned out bulbs in rear prep area. Instructed to replace.
6. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  2-102.13 instructed to provide food handler training certificates for all new food emloyees and maintain on site for review.
7. 58
  Allergen training as required
  2-102.13 instructed to provide allergen training for all city of Chicago certified food manager certificate holders and maintain on site for review.
FailMay 9, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand dryinh provision available at handsink located in (in use) rear prep area during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain for proper handwashing. Priority foundtion violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued
2. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed thick black and green mold like build up inside ice machine internal panel dripping on to ice used for human consumption. Instructed to clean food contact surface and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed both hnadles missing on 2 door reach in freezer. Instructed to provide and maintain equipment.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed all prep tables located in rear prep/dishwshing area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessive amounts of dried food debris on floor throughout prep area under all equipment, rear prep and storage area. Instruted to remove in order to prevent pest harborage.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed ceiling damaged/missing ceiling tile above dry storage in rear prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed burned out bulbs in rear prep area. Instructed to replace.
8. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Instructed to provide food handler training certificates for all new food emloyees and maintain on site for review.
9. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Instructed to provide allergen training for all city of Chicago certified food manager certificate holders and maintain on site for review.
ConditionalMar 21, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean-up policy and supplies to handle bodily fluid spills on site properly. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
2. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed tcs foods without labels in a 2-door cooler and walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide discard or use by labels on chicken, pork, beef, and salsa. Maintain all prepared food items held on site for more than 24 hours. The manager provided date marks on food during the inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed no labels for bulk storage containers (salt and sugar). The management instructed that all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with the contents' name.
4. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handler prepping food without hair restraint. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
5. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain
6. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the walk-in cooler. Must remove and provide shelving 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
7. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed frozen chicken, beef, and pork stored in plastic grocery bags in the 1-door freezer, chest freezer, and walk-in cooler. Management instructed to use proper food-grade storage bags and containers only.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed mop in a position that does not allow it to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed water-stained ceiling tiles throughout the rear food prep area and women toilet room. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.
10. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed a missing light shield in the women's washroom ceiling light and the rear dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times.
11. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
PassMar 2, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Observed single-service and single-use articles stored on the floor in the basement. Instructed manager to elevate all boxes of napkins and sauce containers 6" from the floor.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed small leak at bottom of three compartment sink in rear kitchen prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Nstructed to clean the floors under around and behind kitchen equipment where needed at front grill area.
4. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
PassMay 20, 2022ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Instructed to clean the following: exterior surfaces of grill, stove and hot holding unit in front prep area, clean under unused grill in rear prep area, clean interior of two door freezer in rear prep area and clean bottom of fryer.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to clean the floors under around and behind kitchen equipment where needed. Also clean floor in basement area.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed water stained ceiling tiles in various areas; instructed to replace where needed.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed unnecessary clutter in the basement; instructed to remove, organize and maintain area.
PassApr 22, 2022ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Instructed to clean the following: exterior surfaces of grill, stove and hot holding unit in front prep area, clean under unused grill in rear prep area, clean interior of two door freezer in rear prep area and clean bottom of fryer.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to clean the floors under around and behind kitchen equipment where needed. Also clean floor in basement area.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed water stained ceiling tiles in various areas; instructed to replace where needed.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed unnecessary clutter in the basement; instructed to remove, organize and maintain area.
PassOct 6, 2021Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailSep 29, 2021ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Pic doesn't have a food managers certificate.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified food managers certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (rice,beans,chicken,etc).must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)
3. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 12lbs. Cooked chicken 47.7f-52.0f,,4lbs. Cooked beans 50.4f,50lbs. Cooked cactus 45.0f-52.7f,40lbs. Cooked rice 55.8f,55lbs. Cooked beef 50.4f-54.0f,35lbs. Cooked steak 47.1f,15lbs. Pork 69.4f-73.4f,5-gallons beef soup 47.5f and 5- gallons chicken soup 47.7f inside of walk in cooler and 2- door prep cooler. Product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx. 246 lbs. $1710.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)
4. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed improper temperatures of walk in cooler at 51.8f and 2- door prep cooler at 51.3f with tcs foods stored inside . Technician is on site during inspection.must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)
5. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed evidence of appx. 100 or more rat droppings on floor under,around and in between clutter on basement floor.must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/29/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
6. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Must provide sink stoppers for 3- comp sinks.
7. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Must clean soiled cutting boards.
8. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Previous core violations from report #2497720 4/2/21 not corrected#37- must label food storage containers when not in original package. #49-must clean build up on steam table,grill table,fryer cabinet,eye stove,reach in cooler,prep cooler. #55-must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles & wall bases where needed.must remove rust and repair in 2nd walk in cooler floor.#56- must provide a ventilation hood over stove in rear prep area.must correct and maintain.(priority foundation 7-42-090)
PassApr 2, 2021Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Violation codes: 3-302.12 inspector comments: must label food storage containers when not in original package.
2. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Violation codes: 3-304.14 inspector comments: must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Violation codes: 4-601.11(c) inspector comments: must clean build up on steam table,grill table,fryer cabinet,eye stove,reach in cooler,prep cooler.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Inspector comments: must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles & wall bases where needed.must remove rust and repair in 2nd walk in cooler floor.
5. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Violation codes: 4-301.14 inspector comments: must provide a ventilation hood over stove in rear prep area.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Violation codes: 6-501.14 inspector comments: must clean debris build up on filters and hood in rear prep area.
FailMar 26, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified food managers certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (steak,eggs, beans,rice,etc).must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)
3. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)
4. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed rear hand washing sink not accessible.observed a mop bucket with a mop inside in front of hand sink. Had manager to remove mop bucket to have accessibility to hand sink.must keep accessible at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
5. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no soap at front and rear hand sinks in prep/dish washing areas.soap was provided during inspection.must provide and maintain at all times.(cos)(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(consolidated violation)
6. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand drying devices at front and rear hand sinks in prep/dish washing areas.soap was provided during inspection.must provide and maintain at all times.(cos)(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(consolidated violation)
7. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed excessive black and pink slimy build up on interior parts of ice machine and dripping onto ice inside of ice machine.must remove ice and discard,clean and sanitize ice machine and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)
8. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed no date markings on tcs ready to eat foods stored inside of walk in coolers such as 21 lb. Cooked beef,19lbs. Cooked chicken,5lbs. Cooked potatoe,4lbs. Cooked carrots,30lbs. Cooked beans,30lbs. Cooked rice, 1- gallon beef stock,1-gallon chicken stock,20-gallons of red & green salsa.must date mark and maintain.product was discarded by manager.appx. 79lbs. 22- gallons.$1,226.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)
9. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Observed no consumer food advisory disclosure and reminder on menu of consuming raw and undercooked foods.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)
10. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Must label food storage containers when not in original package.
11. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Must provide a barrier at entry to both prep areas.must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to 3- compartment sink and prep table.
12. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.
13. +9 more
ConditionalDec 2, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Management unable to provide a procedure for clean-up vomiting and diarheal. Instructed to have one including the chemicals and supplies needed. Priority foundation 7-38-005
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sign at the front and back hand sinks. Instructed to provide hand washing signs at all hand sinks on premise.
4. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed temperature controlled for safety food items inside walk- in cooler and refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all ready to eat food items with product name and used by date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
5. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Observed establishment serving undercooked food items (eggs) with no consumer advisory disclosure or reminders to the customers. Instructed to have a consumer advisory on the menu with a disclosure notice and reminder statement. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
6. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Obsereved female employee with no hair restraint in the food prep area. Instructed to provide a hair restraint while food is being prepared and served in food prep areas.
7. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed a leak on the pipe under the hand sink in the back food prep area. Instructed to repair plumbing.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed clutter in the basement of the facility. Instructed to clean and elevate items in the basement of the facility.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed peeling paint on the walls in the food prep area near the walk-in cooler, reach-in freezer, and chest freezer. Instructed to repair the walls in the food prep area.
10. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handler certificates on premise. Instructed to provide and maintain food handler certificates for each employee on site.
11. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed the city of Chicago sanitation manager with no food allergen certificate following the new food code. Instructed all city of Chicago sanitation manager on site to obtain/provide and maintain food allergen certificates on premise.
PassApr 23, 2018LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Observed clean the jamaica jet spray top, and drip tray, instructed to clean.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Observed the wall not clean in front behind the jamaica machine, and behind the rear cooking area, instructed to clean.observed water damaged ceiling tiles thru out, instructed to replace.
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Observed no mop utility/mop sink, instructed to provide. Observed the front 3 compartment sink nozzle leaking has plastic bag around it, instructed to remove and repair.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5518×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
479×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
567×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
496×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
105×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
574×
All food employees have food handler training
584×
Allergen training as required
603×
Previous core violation corrected

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2590216 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.