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Delicia Crucita Corp.

3810 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 · Portage Park · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
97/100

Clean record — passed all 13 inspections

Inspections
13
11 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-28
Pass Rate
85%
0 failures
Score
97/100
EAT
13 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-01-28
No failures across all 13 inspections on record
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
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Sanitation minor 25×
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2026-01-28 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MINOR FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-02-18 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2024-06-07 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2023-03-22 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC.)

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

2022-07-26 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS AND CEILING AT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST REPAIR PAINT ETC.

2021-02-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS AND PANS STORED ON KITCHEN SHELF TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVER INSIDE WASHROOM.

2019-04-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLER NOT LABLED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY LABEL FOODS. CORE VIOLATION

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK. CORE VIOLATION

2017-01-20 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST REPLACE CRACKED SNEEZE GUARD IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE NEEDS TO BE CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN DISH WASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.

2016-06-17 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL,

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

UNUSED EQUIPMENT FRONT SERVICE AREA (STEAM TABLE), INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, IF EVER IN USE MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK,

2015-04-30 Pass Canvass
7
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SOME REFRIGERATED FOOD MISSING LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL. COOKED/PREPARED FOOD MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS.(NAME OF PRODUCT, DATE PREPARED).

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN REACH-IN FREEZER (PREP/COOKING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN. DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO GET SHATTER PROOF LIGHTBULBS OR LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED WASH CLOTHS ALL OVER THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZER. (50-100 PPM)

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE HAS FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDED INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.

2014-10-21 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen pre area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. storage shelving that had exposed raw wood in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

walls that had peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed, damaged stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall repaired/replaced.

2014-05-02 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Clean multi-use kitchen utensils,pots/pans in kitchen areas not properly stored.Instructed to properly store,invert to prevent contamination before use.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Front counter not properly installed or maintained. Instructed to extend barrier to enclose food prep area from customers waiting area.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Interior kitchen storage drawers,sides of hot cooking equipments are not cleaned.Instructed to clean and sanitize daily.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Vinyl coving peeling off in kitchen areas. Instructed to repair/replace coving.

2013-04-15 Pass License
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Must provide splash guard between exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Damaged/broken floor tiles by front counter, shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Exposed raw wood on staircase, walls, shall be repaired/sealed.

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