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59
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LA Chaparrita

4559 S Richmond St, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
59/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
10
5 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-21
Pass Rate
50%
3 failures
Score
59/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2025-11-21)
Failed 3 inspections (2024, 2022, 2018)
Other issues found across 12 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Other critical 12×
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Sanitation serious 11×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety serious
2025-11-21 Pass Canvass
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR PIC. ALL EMPLOYEES WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN VERIFICATION.

2024-10-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED EXTERIOR SIDE DOOR IN BAR SIDE AREA WITH 1/4IN SPACE BETWEEN DOOR FRAME AND DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED TWO-DOOR FREEZER COVERED IN PEELING PROTECTIVE FILM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

2024-10-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF PINK SLIME AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BAR AREA (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EXTERIOR SIDE DOOR IN BAR SIDE AREA WITH 1/4IN SPACE BETWEEN DOOR FRAME AND DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TWO-DOOR FREEZER COVERED IN PEELING PROTECTIVE FILM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

2023-10-06 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT REAR BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

serious Food Storage & Handling

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED WITH OTHER DRY STORAGE FOOD, ETC. INSTD TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC WRAP. INSTD TO USE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. WATER FILTERATION LINE CONNECTED TO HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE LINE AND MAINTAIN SINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

2022-02-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 4-202.18 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

2022-01-27 Fail Canvass
14
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS (SERVING EGGS AND STEAK COOKED TO ORDER).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005).(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL DECORATIVE DRINIKING GLASS WARE USED FOR DRINKS APPEAR TO NOT BE LEAD FREE.MUST DISCONTINUE USAGE AND PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE DRINK WARE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, STORAGE CABINET IN REAR PREP AREA,MOP SINK BASIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REMOVE COMPRESSOR DRAIN LINE FROM HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO AN OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN STOPPED UP IN BASEMENT,LEAKY PIPE NEAR MOP SINK,PLACE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS & SUMP PUMP LIDS OVER UP SEWER DRAINS IN BASEM...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE AND FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA,FLOOR TILES & WALL PANEL IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST SEAL GAP IN WALL BASE NEXT TO REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING VACCINATIONS IN A PUBLIC PLACE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(WARNING)

2019-08-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY (SERVING EGGS COOKED TO ORDER). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

2019-01-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Observed no city of Chicago food sanitation certificate posted in facility. Must post original City of Chicago food sanitation certification in plain view of customers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed TCS foods without proper date marking. Must label all prepped, TCS foods with discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Observed eggs on breakfast menu without proper consumer advisory (disclosure and reminder). Must provide disclosure and reminder (*) on menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Observed prep cooler and juicer in dining room. Observed food handler chopping vegetables at prep cooler in dining room. Instructed must relocated prep items to designated prep area, or provide a barrier between prep cooler/juicer and dining room. Op...

2018-09-07 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGAN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND BE ABLE TO VERIFY.

2018-09-05 Fail License
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-306.11 NO BARRIER AT MAIN FRONT PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER. ALSO PREP COOLER AND JUICER NOTED IN DINING AREA. INSTD TO RE LOCATE IN DESIGNATED PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005

minor Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

5-103.11(B) NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE THROUGH OUT FACILITY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGAN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND BE ABLE TO VERIFY.

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