MAR 4
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LABAMBA JALISCO, INC..
YOUR CALL. 61/100
105 W MADISON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 4, 2026 · passed with conditions
9 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Sep 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN AND DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010 (B)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
FEB 252026FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
FEB 25
2026
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A SHARED GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA WITH SEVERAL TRASH CANS OVERFLOWING ABOVE RIM AND WITH BLACK PLASTIC BAGS OF TRASH STORED ON TOP OF SAME,CARDBOARD AND TRASH ON GROUND AROUND CARDBOARD DUMPSTER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA,STORE TRASH INSIDE OF TRASH BINS WITH LIDS TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 92025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF BOTH EXIT DOORS IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR OF ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON DOOR OF ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED RUSTY NON SMOOTH AREAS ON CEILINGS IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REMOVE RUST AND SMOOTHLY REPAIR NON SMOOTH AREAS ON CEILINGS IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED MISSING TILES ON LOWER WALL TO THE RIGHT OF SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE MISSING TILES ON LOWER WALL TO THE RIGHT OF SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 182024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 18
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVING NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM. MANAGER LABELED COTAINERS-COS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 152023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 15
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Using disposable cups as a scoop for bulk food containers. Instructed to use proper scoop.
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MAY 122022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 12
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SOY, RICE AND BEANS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN BULK CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
FEB 172021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 17
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Hand wash sink faucet by dish washing area in poor repair, loose knick, instructed to repair and maintain.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
cooking oil places in unlabeled cups near cooking area, instructed to label
JAN 142020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN CLOSET NEXT TO CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING, OBSERVED GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHFITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
FEB 232018FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2018
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT SITE. MUST REPAIR HOT WATER HEATER AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 2 DOOR TURBO COOLER WITH BLACK DUCT TAPE USED AS REPAIR ON DOOR HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER CEILING FAN COVER LOOSE AND HANGING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST STAINS ON WIRE SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST, RESURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
SEP 72016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Front counter area, and pop dispensing unit table/counter had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess dirt build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Men's bathroom ceiling had large holes, gaps in ceiling, shall be repaired/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in kitchen prep areas shall be provided.
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