LA Malinche Coffee House LLC

Chicago Health Dept

2110 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

9 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 28

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER CONTAMINATING HANDS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS DOING THE FOLLOWING WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS AFTERWARDS: CAME FROM OUTSIDE INTO THE PREP AREA AND STARTED HANDLING BEVERAGE UTENSILS TO SET UP THE COFFEE MACHINE, KILL A FLY, PICKED UP THE FLY WITH A NAPKIN, AND PUT ON A HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER CHANGING TASKS. EMPLOYEES WERE INSTRUCTED TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A REFRIGERATOR (51.2F). FOUND: PORTIONS OF SALMON IN ALUMINUM FOIL, CHORIZO (48.6F), SOY MILK (52.0F), ABOUT 4 GALLONS OF REDUCED FAT MILK (50.2F-52.5F), SOY MILK (52.0), PORK COOKED THE NIGHT BEFORE THE DAY OF INSPECTION (69.4F), WHIPPED CREAM (48.1F), AND HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM (48.0F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 23 LBS AT $115 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF REFRIGERATORS AT 45.8F AND 53.2F. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PLEASE READ COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL PROCEDURE. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER STORED INSIDE A PREP COOLER AND A REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE ENTRANCE OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINER NOT LABELED ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A PLASTIC CUP STORED INSIDE THE FLOUR CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER DRY FOOD ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 25

2025

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE NORTH TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE TABLE WITH THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND PANINI PRESS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS, SUCH AS A CAP OR A HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

3-304.15 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT KNOWING WHEN TO CHANGE GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RE-VISIT PROPER GLOVE USE WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A) OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

APR 4

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A SLOW-DRAINING HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION ON SITE FOR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS A SMALL FLAT TOP GRILL, A CREPE FLAT TOP GRILL AND A PANINI PRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION FOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

APR 4

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2567530 CONDUCTED ON NOVEMBER 5, 2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 25

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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NOV 16

2022

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

OCT 4

2021

PASS 5 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR THE COFFEE GRINDER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND AT THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR BOTH.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE WALK WAY THAT LEADS TO THE GARBAGE AREA WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF WEEDS AND SHRUBBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AND MAINTAIN AN EASY ACCESS TO THE REAR GARBAGE AREA AND PREVENT POSSIBLE HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALONG WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

DEC 31

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED A HOSE INSIDE OF THE AIR GAP FOR THE COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR PROPER AIR GAP (NO LESS THAN ONE INCH).

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

DEC 29

2020

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-306.11 OBSERVED PANINI PRESS, PREP TABLE AND REFRIGERATOR IN A NON PROTECTED AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER PLACE SAID EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE FOOD PREP AREA OR PROVIDE PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED A HOSE INSIDE OF THE AIR GAP FOR THE COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR PROPER AIR GAP (NO LESS THAN ONE INCH).

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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