LA ROQUETA RESTAURANT.
4023-4025 W 31ST ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
15 of 18 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 52026PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BAR AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2622675 ON 8-22-25:58- OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 222025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WOMENS RESTROOM UPSTAIRS WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN'S RESTROOMS.
OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
OCT 82024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT WITHOUT COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BAR/COFFEE PREP SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING.
NOV 132023PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LIDS. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIDS AND MAINTAIN
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC WRAP. INSTD TO USE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
NOV 302022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON SIDES OF COLD HOLDING UNITS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AT STOPPER ON 1ST AND 2ND COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
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NOV 292021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING IN PREP COOLER CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM SHELF. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NOV 182020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAG STORED IN SIDEWALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD INSIDE OF FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY. MUST MAINTAIN.
APR 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED PASTA, SOUP, ETC.) REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (COOKED TO ORDER EGGS, CARNE ASADA/STEAK). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE FOR MAINTAINENCE AND SERVICE.
SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 212018PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM WINDOW SILL IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA,RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING AND LEGS.MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARD COVERS,DISH RACKS,GRILL TABLE,MICROWAVE AND SHELF UNDERNEATH,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF STOVE.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE IN BEVERAGE AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL TILES AROUND BASE OF REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION UNIT AND CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALL IN BEVERAGE AREA.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN BAR AREA.
MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA,BASEMENT.
APR 202017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTS IN PREP AREA NEED TO BE BRIGHTER. MUST INSTALL ADDITINAL LIGHTING.
AUG 222016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE VENTS OF DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM,AND CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AREA BEHIND AND AROUND STOVE AND ON A PIPE LOCATED BEHIND STOVE OF GREASE BUID-UP ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OF DUST BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANINTAIN AREA
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
SEP 142015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON CABINET SHELVES LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNER OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER (UNDER EQUIPMENT) TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORTILLA DOUGH STORED IN A BIN ON THE GROUND OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 192014FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LARGE JUICER IN DINING ROOM WITHOUT ANY BARRIER/PROPER SEPARATION FOR CUSTOMERS. ALSO SMALL JUICER ON COUNTER AT FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT BARRIER/PROPER SEPARATION FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. INSTD MGR TO LOCATE SUCH EQUIPMENT IN DESIGNATED FOOD PREP AREAS WITH PROPER BARRIER FROM ALL FOOD PREP AREAS/EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A. SERIOUS.
NO VENTILATION IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION. NO DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIE ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
AUG 62013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
THE FAN GUARDS AND DOOR HANDLES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE ICE MACHINE DOOR ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.
THE CEILING ABOVE THE JUICER IS FULL OF FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN THE CEILING.
THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE KITCHEN HAS LOOSE DEBRIS INSIDE, CLEAN OUT THE LOOSE DEBRIS.
SEP 52012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO IN BASEMENT.
SOME WALL TILE MISSING FROM WALL IN WOMENS WASHROOM; REPLACE. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
REMOVE UNNECESSARY UNUSED ITEMS FROM BASEMENT TO AVOID CLUTTER.
FEB 162011PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM GREASE TRAP AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,REMOVE RUST FROM SAME GREASE TRAP & LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYER,MICROWAVE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENT IN DINING AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA & REAR AREA.
Use dustless cleaning methods.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR CEILING IN JUICE PREP AREA.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.CHEST FREEZERS NEEDS THERMOMETER.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE SOME ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
MAY 182010PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS MUST BE REPLACED.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, CABINETS UNDER HAND BOWL IN WASHROOMS, AND CHEST FREEZER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DAMAGED CEILING PANELS MUST BE REPLACED, THUR-OUT PREMISES.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKING PIPES UNDER MENS WASHROOM HAND BOWL, MUST BE REPAIRED, RUSTY GREASE TRAP MUST BE SEALED, AND MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN'S 3PART SINK.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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