JAN 8
2026
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LAS CASITA'S RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 43/100
5746-5748 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 8, 2026 · passed
Failed 4 of 11 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Oct 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF COFFEE ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. MUST STORE WITH A LID IN SEPERATE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA AND EQUIPMENT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 272025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12--OBSERVED 2 ICE SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE LOCATED AT BAR ICE BIN. MUST STORE SCOOPS IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114--OBSERVED FLAT CARD BOARD BOXES STORED BY REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11-OBSERVED FLICKERING LIGHTS IN REAR DISH WASHING ROOM AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
FEB 202025FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 20
2025
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST INCLUDE SERVICE FROM A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR, SERVICE REPORTS FROM THE LAST 12 MONTHS AND IDPH PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED 2 ICE SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE LOCATED AT BAR ICE BIN. MUST STORE SCOOPS IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLAT CARD BOARD BOXES STORED BY REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FLICKERING LIGHTS IN REAR DISH WASHING ROOM AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM 4/29/2024, REPORT #2593611. MUST POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
APR 292024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 29
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHINGS AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-PORK 45.1F, CHICKEN 48F, SLICED TOMATOES 50.3F. GROUND BEEF 47.7F, RICE 44.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $275.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE ONE DOOR OF THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
FEB 172023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 17
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 152023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 15
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK COMPLETELY CLOGGED AND UNABLE TO DRAIN LOCATED NEXT TO DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 132022FAILED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 13
2022
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2522687 DATED 7-14-21 VIOLATION 51. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATION.
JUL 142021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 14
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS)INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER:OBSERVED BEEF AT 52.3F,CHICKEN AT 52.9F,RICE AT 45.3 F,PORK AT 51.8F,SHRIMP AT 47.7F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,(TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELFS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND DRY STORAGE RACKS ACROSS FROM THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SECTION OF CEILING WITH WATER STAINED PEELING DEBRIS AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2453693 DATED:10/22/2020 #58 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. 01/02/2021 INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OCT 222020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 22
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 22020FAILED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 2
2020
FAILED
16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO DISHWASHING AREA IN REAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP, WASHROOMS).
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (FOR CHLORINE OR QUATS) AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER OF 88.6F AT MULTIPLE SINKS INCLUDING HAND WASHING SINK, SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F TO 120 F AND A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F AT HANDSINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND NO DISPOSAL COMPANY SERVICE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF REAR HALLWAY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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