JUN 5
2025
PASS · 0 violations
LA Parrilla Latin Food 2
Chicago Health Dept
5938-5940 N BROADWAY · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025).
10 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Jun 2025.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
66
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2025
Inspection history
MAY 30
2025
FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (STEAK, RICE, SLICED TOMATOES, MILK ETC.) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST ALSO BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT BAR HADNWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ENSURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED MEN'S AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOORS TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
OCT 29
2024
PASS 3 violations
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
: 5-205.15--- EXTREMELY LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST INCREASE COLD WATER FLOW.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11----CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS AND OTHER FOOD CONTACT ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. : 6-501.114---- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AN ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT IN USE FOR THE BUSINESS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND ORGANIZED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13--- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS
OCT 21
2024
FAIL 18 violations 4 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK COMPLETELY BLOCKED AN INACCESSIBLE FROM A FOOD CART WITH PREPARED FOODS. SINK WAS ALSO FILLED WITH PAPER GOODS AND OTHER KITCHEN TOOLS. COOK REMOVED FOOD CART AND ALL ITEMS INSIDE THE SINK. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. COOK PROVIDED.PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER ICE SHOOT OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED THE COOK ON SITE WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN WHERE ICE IS FOR CONSUMPTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD AT THE BAR IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP CUT GROOVES. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RAW WOODEN BOARD USED AS A MEANS OF SHELVING INSIDE THE FREEZER AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO CHECK SANITIZATION LEVELS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE TO MONITOR THE FINAL RINSE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INOPERABLE GAUGE ON THE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR THE DISH MACHINE AND REPAIR THE BROKEN EXTERNAL GAUGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #48 FOR CITATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
EXTREMELY LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST INCREASE COLD WATER FLOW.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS BEHIND THE KITCHEN BOX FREEZERS AND THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS AND OTHER FOOD CONTACT ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AN ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT IN USE FOR THE BUSINESS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND ORGANIZED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
DEC 13
2023
PASS 3 violations
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN AND BROKEN LID OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT NON FOOD ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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NOV 29
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) SOME AREAS INSIDE THE TALL ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR IN NEED OF CLEANING.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-204.12 MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 NOTED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND BAR IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, CRACKED WOOD. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B, C, D, E) LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE COFFEE BAR AND THE LIQUOR BAR NOTED DIRTY.----WALL AT THE SOUTH KITCHEN HAND WASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE SOAP SPILLAGE.----FLOOR UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 11/15/2022, REPORT #2567125. THE SUMMARY REPORT WAS LAYING DOWN FLAT ON THE COUNTER COVERED WITH PAPERS NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS ISSUED AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 15
2022
FAIL 12 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
SOME AREAS INSIDE THE TALL ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR IN NEED OF CLEANING.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
THE MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. SUCH AS CEVICHE AND BURGERS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
NOTED A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH ASSORTED R.O.P. FOODS THROUGHOUT COOLERS DATED 11-11-22 AND NO APPROVED VARIANCE HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR USE OF THE MACHINE. MACHINE TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL APPROVED BY C.D.P.H FOR USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #32 FOR THE CITATION.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
NO HACCP PLAN PROPOSED VARIANCE FOR FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN VACUUM PACKAGED ON-SITE THROUGHOUT THE COOLERS DATED 11/11/22. MUST PROVIDE A HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY THE C.D.P.H. ALL FOODS, APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS, FOODS TAGGED, HELD FOR INSPECTION, AND STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST NOT USE UNTIL APPROVED BY C.D.P.H. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND BAR IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, CRACKED WOOD. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE COFFEE BAR AND THE LIQUOR BAR NOTED DIRTY.----WALL AT THE SOUTH KITCHEN HAND WASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE SOAP SPILLAGE.----FLOOR UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-22-21 #2500609 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #44-: FOUND POTS/CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS. MUST STORE INVERTED. #55- FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
APR 22
2021
PASS 4 violations
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND POTS/CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERY ON DRYING RACKS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: ESPRESSO MACHINE, DRIP COFFEE MACHINE, AND ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
FEB 14
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O)-OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AT BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17-OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS WITH LID IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114-OBSERVED REFRIGERATORS AND CHEST FREEZER IN DINING AREA THAT ARE NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM AREA.
FEB 10
2020
FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED AT THE BAR AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 10 BY SERVICE AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AT BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS WITH LID IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPEN VENTS IN DINING AREA BY FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE AND ON WALL BY UNUSED REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED REFRIGERATORS AND CHEST FREEZER IN DINING AREA THAT ARE NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM AREA.
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