JUL 29
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ESPERANZA'S KITCHEN DELIGHTS.
EAT. 80/100
2301 S LAKE SHORE DR · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 29, 2025 · passed
6 of 9 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Apr 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 122024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE FRONT FOOD PREP/ SERVING AREA IN NEED OF A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 22023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 2
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE MIDDLE DOOR AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER AT THE SERVING LINE IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPLATTER FROM THE SODA SYRUP BOXES ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE RACK WHERE THE BOXES ARE STORED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING TO REMOVE SPLATTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PASTA STEAMER ON THE FRONT SERVING LINE RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
MAY 272022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 27
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT HANDSINK AT 2ND SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 232022FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 23
2022
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 20-22 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER AND ALONG THE FRONT PREP LINE. OBSERVED 4-5 DROPPINGS IN WARMING OVEN ON SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT HANDSINK AT 2ND SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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SEP 72021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
AUG 302021FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2021
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON-SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT PROPERLY AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT MOTOR IN THE RIGHT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT MOTOR LOCATED ON THE LEFT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAR 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL STORAGE CONTAINER WITH FLOUR AND MAINTAIN LOCATED IN THE STORAGE ROOM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 32018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 3
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MOP SINK NEEDED MUST INSTALL
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