Los Cuates de Juanitas

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 10 rat droppings in basement area near stairs. Instructed person in charge to remove all rat droppings and clean and sanitize areas. Observed excessive fly activity on premises. Approximately 20 flies observed in dining room area. Instructed person in charge to contact licensed pest control service for fly abatement and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed fly paper throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to remove, and request fly abatement/insect control device from licensed pest control company.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed bottom left side of rear exterior door near basement in disrepair with 1/4in gap. Instructed person in charge to repair area to be tight fitting.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed spillage and food residue on interior of all cold hold units and cabinets. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster overflowing and unable to be closed at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that dumpster needs to be closed at all times and maintained. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wall in men's restroom to be damaged with missing paint. Instructed person in charge to repair walls to be smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive number of items stored on floor in basement area (boxes, containers, tools). Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from floor and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dim/no lighting in basement area. Instructed person in charge to restore/increase lighting in basement area.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled knives stored between tables. Instructed person in charge to properly store knives in clean container.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed three compartment sink not labeled with signage for wash-rinse-sanitize on compartments. Instructed person in charge to label and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking pipe in basement area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed staff toilet room door in rear not self closing. Instructed person in charge to install self closing device and maintai

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged wall in rear prep area. Observed damaged wall ledge above three compartment sink with gap allowing for water damage. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers with no labels. Instructed person in charge to label all non-original containers with common name of ingredient.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 rat droppings in basement area scattered on stairs and floor. Instructed person in charge to remove all rat droppings and clean and sanitize areas. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4in gap at bottom of exterior door near customer restrooms. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain door tight fitting.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed fly paper on ceilings around facility. Instructed person in charge to remove and only use licensed pest control installed devices for flying insects.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled knives stored between tables. Instructed person in charge to properly store knives in clean container.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed three compartment sink not labeled with signage for wash-rinse-sanitize on compartments. Instructed person in charge to label and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of cold hold units in rear prep area in need of cleaning with food spills and residue.instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking pipe in basement area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed staff toilet room door in rear not self closing. Instructed person in charge to install self closing device and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged wall in rear prep area. Observed damaged wall ledge above three compartment sink with gap allowing for water damage. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in prep area cooler. Instructed to provide.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e) observed improper storage of food items in plastic grocery bags in cooler and freezer units. Instructed to use proper food grade storage bags/containiers.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in prep area cooler. Instructed to provide.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed no labels on food items, such as peppers, beans and rice in the dry stroage area. Instructed to provide labels.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed no 2025 pest control service reports; last report in log book dated 10/1/24.instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of food items in plastic grocery bags in cooler and freezer units. Instructed to use proper food grade storage bags/containiers.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be kept in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All bulk food containters must have scoops with handle up at all times instructed to correct and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: All multi use utensils must be inverted to eliminate contamination. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: New cutting board needed on reach in cooler located at side room area. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior or spice reach in cooler in need of cleanig to remove all spills. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear area under mop sink in need of cleaning, floors in employee washroom in need of cleaning, floor area under storage rack in need of cleaning. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed broken faucet control arm in west rear restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity with approximately 20 small and large flies noted during inspection. Fly activity was noted throughout the restaurant. Advised to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed various food items stored in plastic grocery bags in the coolers and freezer. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken faucet control arm in west rear restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN STORAGE AREAS.OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed three dead mice inside compressor unit of cooler under front counter. Instructed manager to remove.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on interior and exterior surfaces of prep tables, cooking equipment, unused coolers and freezers, window ledges. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings around pipe fittings in walls and ceilings in storage areas.openings along baseboards in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls and ceilings, around pipe fittings, along baseboards, etc in all areas.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNUSED COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water on site at hand sinks nor 3- compartment sink. Manager states the heat was turned off by the gas dept. Must restore and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING WALL VENT COVER AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, IN CEILING AROUND FIXTURES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of front and rear doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitiizing solution between uses.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles off floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on interior and exterior surfaces of prep tables, cooking equipment, unused coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing handle on hand washing sink in men washroom. Instructed manager to replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing wall vent cover and openings around pipe fittings under hand washing sink in front prep area, openings along baseboards under 3-compartment sink in rear prep area, in ceiling around fixtures in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls and ceilings, around pipe fittings, along baseboards, etc in all areas.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of front and rear doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on floor under shelving units, behind cooking equipment, on bottom shelves of prep tables, on electrical outlets, on bulk containers, on beverage prep table, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and dish washing areas. Observed over 20 flying insects in prep, storage and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitiizing solution between uses.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on interior and exterior surfaces of prep tables, cooking equipment, unused coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing handle on hand washing sink in men washroom. Instructed manager to replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing wall vent cover and openings around pipe fittings under hand washing sink in front prep area, openings along baseboards under 3-compartment sink in rear prep area, in ceiling around fixtures in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls and ceilings, around pipe fittings, along baseboards, etc in all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings along baseboards under 3-compartment sink and on floor along walls in rear hallway near washrooms. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment inside utility sink in east storage and basement storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest entry.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings along baseboards under 3-compartment sink and on floor along walls in rear hallway near washrooms. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment inside utility sink in east storage and basement storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest entry.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 52.9f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 mice droppings on top of prep tables, shelves under prep tables and front counter, on grease trap, floor under shelving units, steam table, front counter, along walls near utility sink and furnace in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1" opening on upper right corner of rear exit door near men washroom. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entry.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed dead mouse inside toilet in women washroom. Instructed manager to remove.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard between hand washing sink and beverage prep table. Instructed manager to provide.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils not inverted under front counter. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, shelving units, prep tables, holding units, sinks, coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest entry.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, utility, and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: All bulk storage containers must be marked with commodity name. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to provide and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All utensils when not in use must be stored in a clean holding manner. Instructed to have a knife holder for knives

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Exterior of cook top in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of all reach in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All door handles of in need of cleaning to remove all food build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors and walls through out in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and splatters. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Lights needed in rear prep area. Instructed to replace all non functioning lights.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine chemical test paper kit for 3- compartment sink dishwashing facilities. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation issued 7-38-005