Did Los Alamos pass its last health inspection?

Los Alamos at 2157 S Damen Ave was inspected on Aug 24, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Los Alamos?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. FOUND INSIDE PREP COOLER: COOKED BEEF (72.3F), ABOUT 16 EGGS (62.3F), CHORIZO (55.4F). FOUND IN

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Los Alamos

2157 S Damen Ave, Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Aug 24, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 24, 2026

#22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. FOUND INSIDE PREP COOLER: COOKED BEEF (72.3F), ABOUT 16 EGGS (62.3F), CHORIZO (55.4F). FOUND INSIDE REFRIGERATOR: COOKED BEEF (55.6F), PORK (56.0F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 41F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 18LBS AT $135 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
#33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS NOT MEEITNG COMPLIANCE WITH THE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. ONE PREP COOLER FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56.8F AND REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54.3F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNITS TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PLEASE SEE TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS IN COMMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
#48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 24, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 13, 2026	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 26, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 12, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 27, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 24, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 7, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 26, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 20, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 30, 2017	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 22, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 11, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 4, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 1, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 29, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 25, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 21, 2012	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 24, 2012	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 7, 2011	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Los Alamos — questions

Did Los Alamos pass its last health inspection?: Los Alamos at 2157 S Damen Ave was inspected on Aug 24, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Los Alamos?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. FOUND INSIDE PREP COOLER: COOKED BEEF (72.3F), ABOUT 16 EGGS (62.3F), CHORIZO (55.4F). FOUND IN
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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