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RESTAURANTE AMATEPEC ESTADO DE MEXICO

3143 W 51ST ST
CHICAGO, IL 60632
21
Total Inspections
9.5%
Pass Rate
19
Failures

Inspection History

Jun 23, 2025

Result: Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
|OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: RAW WOOD SURFACES BEHIND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN SO AS SURFACES TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11: REAR UPRIGHT 1 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED

Jun 16, 2025

Result: Fail
11 violations
Key Violations:
|AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005;;|OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING;;25|CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK, EGGS, BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK, BEEF) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;44|UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR IN REAR. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RAW WOOD SURFACES BEHIND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN SO AS SURFACES TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REAR UPRIGHT 1 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED

May 3, 2024

Result: Fail
1 violations
Key Violations:
49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS AND EXTERIORS OF HOT HOLD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 26, 2024

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
|#39 -MISSING SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN FRONT HANDWASH SINK AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN. #55 FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND MISSING TILES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #56 VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND DEBIRS ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS AND EXTERIORS OF HOT HOLD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2575289 NOT CORRECTED

May 3, 2023

Result: Fail
6 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14- VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.;;|OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11-MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN FRONT HANDWASH SINK AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11- CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11- FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND MISSING TILES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Apr 26, 2023

Result: Fail
10 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME;;|OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES;;|TEST STRIPS - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, HEAVILY LEAKING UNDERNEATH AND USING LARGE PAN TO CONTAIN LEAKING WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT REAR HAND WASH SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN FRONT HANDWASH SINK AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND MISSING TILES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Dec 7, 2022

Result: Fail
6 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT RESTROOM HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;44|UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND SOILED MOPS STORED INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY, MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 30, 2022

Result: Fail
7 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT RESTROOM HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;25|CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU AS REQUIRED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS, CARNE ASADA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;44|UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND SOILED MOPS STORED INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY, MAINTAIN.

Aug 5, 2021

Result: Fail
10 violations
Key Violations:
|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVID AN VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: RAW WOOD AT WALL BEHIND PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

Aug 26, 2019

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMIT, AND DIRRHEA, BUT NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

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