LAS CARNITAS URUAPAN.

Chicago Health Dept

2813-15 W 55TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

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

11 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 7

2026

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC SHEET USED TO COVER CONTAINERS OF PORK IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER MULTIUSE LIDS/COVERS FOR PANS THAT ARE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO BE DURABLE AND RETAIN THEIR CHARACTERISTIC QUALITIES UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GREASE ON TOP EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE OF BOTH GREASE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BOTH OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS WALL AND FLOOR LINER BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS FROM WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER, WALL AND FLOOR COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE NEAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE NEAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RUSTY CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULK AND WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACK MOLDLIKE CAULK, RECAULK AND CLEAN WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

JUL 16

2025

PASS 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CHUTE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CAULKING AT TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE/REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN

JUL 23

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 16

2024

FAIL 2 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED BACK UP AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE DRAIN, BACKUP OCCURS AT THE SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 27

2023

PASS 1 violation

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15: OBSERVED POTS IN THE PREP AREA AND AT THE COOKLINE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE DISHES THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING PROCEDURE THAT STATES HOW THE FACILITY WILL WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE LARGE DISHES.

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JUL 20

2023

FAIL 11 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS NOTED ON SHELVES AND ENTIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. PREMISES IS STORING LARGE QUANTITY OF COOKED, READY TO EAT CARNITAS DIRECTLY ON THESE SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER THAT ARE UNABLE TO FULLY DISSASSEMBLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROX 150 LBS OF RAW PORK MEAT STORED IN 55 GALLON STORAGE BINS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54F-67F IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORED TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED VAULED AT $500. PRIORTIY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

COOKED CARNITAS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. 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. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF TRUE REACH-IN COOLER IN WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE PREP AREA UNDER TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE WHITE CONTAINERS BEING REUSED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER ON THE SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED POTS IN THE PREP AREA AND AT THE COOKLINE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE DISHES THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING PROCEDURE THAT STATES HOW THE FACILITY WILL WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE LARGE DISHES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS AT THE COOKLINE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLED GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS UNDER PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 10

2022

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR STORAGE DOOR . MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON ALL DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE ACROSS FROM LARGE KETTLE COOKERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK AREA.

JUN 3

2022

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AT 72.9F.MUST HAVE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030 (C)(CITATION ISSUED). HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT 11:30 A.M.(COS)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR STORAGE DOOR & EXIT DOOR TO PARKING LOT. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON ALL DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE ACROSS FROM LARGE KETTLE COOKERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER DRYFOOD AND PAPER STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK AREA.

Minor Chemical Safety

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2509949 5/19/21 NOT CORRECTED #37-Violation Codes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) Inspector Comments: SELF SERVICE PALETAS ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. (B) Label information shall include: (1) The common name of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD; (3) An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor. MUST PROVIDE LABEL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

MAY 19

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS NOTED ON SHELVES AND ENTIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. PREMISES IS STORING COOKED, READY TO EAT CARNITAS DIRECTLY ON THESE SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER THAT ARE UNABLE TO FULLY DISSASSEMBLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PRIRORITY FOUNDATION

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF FOODS (COOKED BEANS, CARNITAS, SALSAS) IN WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. 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. CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 100LBS $200 VALUE DISCARDED AND DENATURED

Serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATUED AREAS, (LOCKERS ON SITE)

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SELF SERVICE PALETAS ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. (B) Label information shall include: (1) The common name of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD; (3) An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor;

OCT 18

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED BEAN BROTH INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 105.2F, AND THERE IS NO COOLING LOG ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEMPERATURE LOG. MUST BE COOLED FROM 135.0F TO 70.F IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70.0F TO 41.F IN 4 HOURS FOR A TOTAL COOLING TIME OF 6 HOURS OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. 10 GALLONS VALUE $4.00

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED CHORIZO AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 122.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD PRODUCT MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 135*F OR HOTTER, AND TO DISCARD AND DENATURE IMMEDIATELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.1POUND, VALUE $7.50.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CARNITAS, BEAN BROTH, SALSA. FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE THE PRODUCT NAME AND USE BY DATE FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE REAR BACK DOOR NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTD TO INSTALL A RODENT PROOF STRIP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENTS FROM ENTERING.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS AND SALSA. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPTMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ON CARD BOARD FROM LEAKING CARNITAS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD AND CLEAN FLOORS.

JAN 18

2019

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Observed hand washing aids installed at 1 compartment sink in rear of prep area. Must remove all hand washing aids (soap, paper towels, etc.) from this sink.

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