LA CEBOLLITA GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

2632 W 71ST ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

11 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 23

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UTILITY ROOM WHERE FURNACE AND HOT WATER TABK ARE LOCATED WITH NO BASEBOARD AROUND WALLS CREATING 1/4IN GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENCLOSE WITH BASEBOARDS AROUND PERIMETER

APR 3

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN DEEP FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHTSHILEDS IN NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AND MAINTAIN

NOV 5

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16: RAW WOOD SURFACE UNDER FRONT COUNTER TOP. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE

OCT 28

2024

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN WAREWASHING/STORAGE AREA. LIVE ROACH NOTED CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN DINING ROOM. DEAD ROACHES NOTED ON GLUE BOARDS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD SURFACE UNDER FRONT COUNTER TOP. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE ACCUMULATION: ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYER, ENTIRE SURFACE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, DRIP PAN OF FLAT TOP GRILL, TOASTERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STOVE, AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS OF DOORS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, DIRT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTIOLATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

MAR 26

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT STORED UNCOVERED/UN-INVERTED ALONG THE DRYING RACK NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT FROM THE ENVIRONMENT.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AREA MISSING SEAL WITH SMALL GAP BETWEEN FIXTURE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP WITH CAULK OR OTHER SEALANT TO PREVENT SPLASHES FROM FALLNG BEHIND SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN CORNER OF REAR PREP AREA (TO THE LEFT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOORS EASILY-CLEANABLE AND IN GOOD REPAIR.

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MAR 29

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIVDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL FRAMEWORK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MAINTAIN.

APR 19

2022

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR VENT IN DINING AREA NEAR FRONT WINDOW. AND FURNACE ROOM.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 11

2022

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN MIDDLE AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART,ALONG WALL BASE LEDGES,BACK OF REFRIGERATORS AND STOVE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, FURNANCE ROOM.ALSO, EVIDENCE OF 1-LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA AND APPX. 7-9 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PLANTS AND ON WALLS IN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/11/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,UPPER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR VENT IN DINING AREA NEAR FRONT WINDOW. AND FURNACE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREAS AND OVERHEAD VENTILATION UNIT IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON STAIRCASE TO BASEMENT,AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA CONCRETE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 9

2021

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 7-38-005)

Minor Sanitation

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

ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE SPLATTER. WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL RAW WOOD ON FRONT COUNTER MUST BE SEALED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HOLD FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 30

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O): OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

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 7-38-005)

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 20

2020

FAIL 18 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

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 7-38-005)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED PRINTED MENUS WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 6- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CEILING JOIST IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND 3- DOOR UNUSED PREP COOLER,BEHIND LOCKERS,ON ELECTRICAL BOX AND LEDGE ALONG WALL,IN FURNACE/HOT WATER AREA,UNDER BOOTH SEATS & ALONG WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/20/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG LEFT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH AND PREP TABLE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,GRILL AND FRYER CABINET AND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Serious Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH FAR LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF BASEMENT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO SET UP SINK PROPERLY TO WASH AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING,STORAGE AREAS.MISSING WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS.MUST CAULK SERVICE COUNTER TOP.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REMOVE CONNECTED STOVE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA DUE TO INCORRECT VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE OR PROVIDE CORRECT VENTILATION.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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