LA Catrina Restaurant LLC

Chicago Health Dept

3924 W DIVERSEY AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026).

14 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Aug 2026.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 26

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11---OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AND INSIDE THE 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13---OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13---OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

AUG 18

2026

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THE MANAGER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AND INSIDE THE 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH-IN-FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT INSTALLED IN THE REAR BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

MAR 20

2025

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 13

2025

FAIL 1 violation

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 5-9-24 INSPECTION #2594304. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 9

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK.MUST PROVIDE WHER IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.

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MAY 2

2024

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(CINNAMON, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST RID OF FRUIT FLIES AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK.MUST PROVIDE WHER IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.(UNDER SHELVING UNITS)MUST CLEAN.

AUG 8

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, DEEP FRYER, STOVE, AND GRILL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND BASEBOARDS OF THE PREP AREA. CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED SEVERAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 2

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 26

2022

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED BEEF AT 47.5F, CHICKEN AT 46.4F, AND SALSA AT 44.2F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 20# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED SEVERAL ITEMS (HUEVOS RANCHEROS AND TAMPIQUENA STEAK) THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MISSING A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON THE MENU AND ASTERISK THEM TO LINK THEM TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, GRILL, OVEN AND INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE OR ADJUST THE DOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES BY ITSELF.

SEP 3

2021

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPER (X1). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WORKING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUN 30

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOOD (COOKED BEANS) BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DATE MARKINGS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID UNMARKED TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS, COOLERS DOORS/CORNERS AROUND HINDGES, INSIDE COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON ALL PREP AREA TABLE TOPS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON REAR PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN REAR PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.

OCT 31

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOODS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM BOTH MICROWAVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLE NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

APR 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

APR 5

2019

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT ENTRY TO REAR PREP AREA FROM DINING AREA AND NO SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD AT FRONT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN FRONT BAR AREA AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER REAR 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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