Los Friends Mexican Restaurant

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 28, 2026 Fail

   License · Fail

   2 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on-site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found fresh water tank does not meet compliance size requirement. Fresh water tank must be 50% smaller than wastewater tank. Fresh water and wastewater tanks must meet compliance size requirement.wastewater tank must be able to drain wastewater from gravity-draining wastewater storage tank. Both fresh and wastewater tanks observed were 40 gallons. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO BE LOCKED TO PREVENT DOORS FROM COMING OPEN, WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KEY TO LOCK DOORS AND MAINTAIN. RULE 7A (5): All equipment must be covered and secured properly while the vehicle is in motion.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper sanitizer test strip kit (quaternary ammonium) at the time of inspection to test concentration sanitizer (chlorine)for the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide a proper test strip kit chlorine on site at all times to monitor the strength of the sanitizer properly. Priority foundation. 7-38-005, no citation issued

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(b)system maintained in good repair: observed unable to be drained at the time of the inspection. Rule 3:(4) the potable water intake valve on the vehicle must be different dimensions than the valve used to drain liquid waste from retention tank, and the intake valve must be protected from contamination when not use. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the front door in disrepair near the driver and passenger. Must repair mentioned door, so that it is in working condition and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: RULE#2:(C) In addition to the above requirements, applicants whose vehicle will have a fire suppression system will need to have the company that designed the system submit vehicle plans to the Chicago Fire Department (CFD)), along with a $150.00 non-refundable fee.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used