NOV 21
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA CHAPARRITA.
YOUR CALL. 59/100
4559 S RICHMOND ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 21, 2025 · passed
5 of 10 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Sep 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR PIC. ALL EMPLOYEES WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN VERIFICATION.
OCT 222024PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 22
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
OCT 102024FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 10
2024
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
OCT 62023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT REAR BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
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
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.
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
FEB 42022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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JAN 272022FAILED14 violationsDETAILS
JAN 27
2022
FAILED
14 violationsDETAILS
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)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, STORAGE CABINET IN REAR PREP AREA,MOP SINK BASIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
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 BASEMENTS.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING VACCINATIONS IN A PUBLIC PLACE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(WARNING)
AUG 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MISSING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY (SERVING EGGS COOKED TO ORDER). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
JAN 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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. Operator relocated prep cooler and juicer during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005.
SEP 72018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 7
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGAN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND BE ABLE TO VERIFY.
SEP 52018FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 5
2018
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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
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).
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGAN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND BE ABLE TO VERIFY.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →