Chicago
54
YOUR CALL

Pupuseria Cafe 2 Inc.

4322 W Marquette Rd, Chicago, IL 60629 · Chicago Lawn · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
54/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
7
4 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-21
Pass Rate
57%
2 failures
Score
54/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2026-01-21)
Failed 2 inspections (2026, 2022)
Sanitation issues found across 7 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other minor
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Facility Condition minor
2026-01-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD ITEMS INSIDE STORED IN HALLWAY ACCESIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SECURE WITH LOCK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE OF CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2026-01-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE FURNACE ROOM ON FLOOR AND BASE OF FURNACE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SMALL DEAD MOUSE IN REAR FURNACE ROOM BETWEEN FURNACE BASE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD ITEMS INSIDE STORED IN HALLWAY ACCESIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SECURE WITH LOCK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE OF CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2025-01-15 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING, AND PROPERLY PROTECTED

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2024-06-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED BY END OF INSPECTION

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF CAN OPENER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL RUST AND MAINTAIN

2023-08-11 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABELS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

2022-09-20 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-09-06 Fail License
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND SIGNAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 128.7F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBESRVED HANDSINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WAS LEAKING AND SLOW TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR DOES NOT SELF CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPEN CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBESRVED NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR LIGHTING IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBESRVED NO CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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