JUL 29
2025
PASS · 0 violations
ESPERANZA'S KITCHEN DELIGHTS.
Chicago Health Dept
2301 S LAKE SHORE DR · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025).
9 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Jul 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
VIOLATIONS
22
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 12
2024
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 2
2023
PASS 3 violations
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 27
2022
PASS 2 violations
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 23
2022
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 7
2021
PASS 2 violations
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 30
2021
FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
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 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 3
2018
PASS 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MOP SINK NEEDED MUST INSTALL
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