MAR 23
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA CEBOLLITA GRILL.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
2632 W 71ST ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 23, 2026 · passed
7 of 11 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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 32025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN DEEP FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHTSHILEDS IN NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AND MAINTAIN
NOV 52024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 5
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 282024FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 28
2024
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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
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 262024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 292023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIVDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL FRAMEWORK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MAINTAIN.
APR 192022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2022
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN CHEST FREEZER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 112022FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2022
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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.
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)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR VENT IN DINING AREA NEAR FRONT WINDOW. AND FURNACE ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREAS AND OVERHEAD VENTILATION UNIT IN BASEMENT.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 92021PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2021
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL RAW WOOD ON FRONT COUNTER MUST BE SEALED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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 302020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 30
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 202020FAILED18 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 20
2020
FAILED
18 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
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)
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)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG LEFT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH AND PREP TABLE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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)
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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)
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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