Los Amantes

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 8, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Mar 7, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Mar 6, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4. Feb 21, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Feb 1, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Aluminum foil on storage shelves. Instd to remove so as surface to be a smooth, even, easily cleanable surface

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Missing covered receptacles in womens washrooms. Instd to provide covers for receptacles and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles/excessive clutter on shelves in storage room. Instd to remove any unnecessary articles and organize area

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jan 11, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. Aug 20, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

8. Nov 13, 2020 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

9. Dec 10, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter in rear storage area. Instd to remove any unnecessary articles and maintain same.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Dec 6, 2019 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

11. Aug 9, 2019 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

12. Oct 30, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No handwashing signage at handsinks. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood source

      Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

      Official wording (code 13)

      Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No food measuring device. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training as required. Instd to obtain and maintain verification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Oct 15, 2018 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

14. Sep 28, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed the kitchen microwave not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front wall missing tiles, instructed to repair.

15. Sep 14, 2017 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

16. Oct 25, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair or replace the non-working ventilation fan in the men's washroom.

17. Sep 29, 2015 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

18. Aug 21, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed excess ice accumulation in walk in freezer. Remove any hanging icicles and any ice accumulation on floor. Maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on ceiling vent in ladies washroom. Clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling in 2nd floor storage room with ceiling in disrepair. Repair and maintain ceiling.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 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.

19. Jul 10, 2014 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

20. Oct 25, 2013 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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

21. Oct 24, 2013 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometers on site. Instd to provide same.

22. Sep 23, 2013 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

23. Dec 22, 2011 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Clutter on 2nd floor storage area. Instd to organize same area and remove any clutter.

24. Dec 8, 2011 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: 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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Can opener, rolling cart not clean. Clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in pizza prep area and dining area. Provide same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Clutter on 2nd floor storage area. Instd to organize same area and remove any clutter.

25. Dec 9, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    10 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: 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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 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.