JUANITA'S RESTAURANT #2.

Chicago Health Dept

6539-6541 W 63RD ST · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

9 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 12

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AREA OF CEILING NEAR VENTILATION DUCT WITH WATER DAMAGE AND PEELING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 10

2026

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS IN RESTROOMS, HOT WATER IS OBSERVED AT 65F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO MINIMUM OF 100F AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AREA OF CEILING NEAR VENTILATION DUCT WITH WATER DAMAGE AND PEELING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN KITCHEN CEILING GIVING ACCESS TO ATTIC AREA EXPOSING STUDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL HOLE/INSTALL ACCESS PANEL AND MAINTAIN CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

JUL 17

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FEMALE FOOD HANDLER MISSING TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SIE AT ALL TIMES

MAR 22

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK(S) IN FRONT SERVING AND REAR PREP AREA TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH THE BASINS FILLED WITH CUPS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS TO BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. (MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS DURING INSPECTION) PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO THE TABLE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING DRYWALL IN CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR ELECTRICAL PANEL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN THE HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 14

2023

PASS 1 violation

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDWASH SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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APR 15

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE

APR 8

2022

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR 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

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE

JAN 4

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR SURROUNDING GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11/27/2019 NOT CORRECTED: 58- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS . INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

NOV 27

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DAIRRHEAL PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKS IN THE FACILITY.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE BACK DOOR NOT TO BE RODENT PROOF WITH A GAP AT THE TOP LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP ON THE BACK DOOR TO BE RODENT PROOF.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE HOOD SYSTEM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION IN THE HOOD SYSTEM.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS ON PREMISE.

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