Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LA TORTA CHILANGA #2 on .
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3
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643994
Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA #2 · 5407 S KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS ON FAUCET AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.116: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643814
Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA #2 · 5407 S KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY IN FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY, OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CORNERS OF SHELVING ABOVE PREP TABLE. OBSERVED TWO LARGE FLIES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH AND FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/1/2026 TO ELIMINATE ROACH AND FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AFFECTED EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACH IN INTERIOR OF SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS ON FAUCET AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.116: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4): OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2638385 DATED 06/11/2026 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN MIDDLE, AT BASE AND IN BETWEEN PANELS OF REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN AREAS SUCH AS DINING ROOM AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL ABOVE REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL ABOVE REAR EXIT DOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON HEATER INSTALLED IN CEILING NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP ON HEATER INSTALLED IN CEILING NEAR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CONTAINERS STORED OUTSIDE SPACE IN BETWEEN REAR EXIT AND UNUSED WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR NON WORKING EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN BOTH HOODS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN BOTH HOODS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643614
Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA #2 · 5407 S KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
13
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED ADULTERATED CONTAINER OF SLICED TOMATOES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED DEAD ROACH IN CONTAINER OF SLICED TOMATOES HELD IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED FOOD SHALL BE SAFE, UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD VALUED AT $5 WEIGHING 3LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY IN FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY, OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CORNERS OF SHELVING ABOVE PREP TABLE. OBSERVED TWO LARGE FLIES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH AND FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/1/2026 TO ELIMINATE ROACH AND FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AFFECTED EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACH IN INTERIOR OF SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS ON FAUCET AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP ONTO FLOOR WHEN DRAINING SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR GREASE TRAP IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FOR APPROPRIATE WASTE WATER DRAINAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2638385 DATED 06/11/2026 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN MIDDLE, AT BASE AND IN BETWEEN PANELS OF REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN AREAS SUCH AS DINING ROOM AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL ABOVE REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL ABOVE REAR EXIT DOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON HEATER INSTALLED IN CEILING NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP ON HEATER INSTALLED IN CEILING NEAR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CONTAINERS STORED OUTSIDE SPACE IN BETWEEN REAR EXIT AND UNUSED WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR NON WORKING EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN BOTH HOODS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN BOTH HOODS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638751
Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA #2 · 5407 S KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN MIDDLE, AT BASE AND IN BETWEEN PANELS OF REAR EXIT DOORS AND OBSERVED OPENING AT LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19: OBSERVED DOOR OF ALL GENDER WASHROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.116: OBSERVED GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115: OBSERVED GREASE ON GROUND IN FRONT AND SIDES OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN AREAS SUCH AS DINING ROOM AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL ABOVE REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL ABOVE REAR EXIT DOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON HEATER INSTALLED IN CEILING NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP ON HEATER INSTALLED IN CEILING NEAR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CONTAINERS STORED OUTSIDE SPACE IN BETWEEN REAR EXIT AND UNUSED WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR NON WORKING EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN BOTH HOODS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN BOTH HOODS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638616
Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA #2 · 5407 S KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: OBSERVED OVER 70 RAT DROPPINGS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN DINING AREA, CASHIER AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 6/1/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN MIDDLE, AT BASE AND IN BETWEEN PANELS OF REAR EXIT DOORS AND OBSERVED OPENING AT LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19: OBSERVED DOOR OF ALL GENDER WASHROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.116: OBSERVED GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115: OBSERVED GREASE ON GROUND IN FRONT AND SIDES OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN AREAS SUCH AS DINING ROOM AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL ABOVE REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL ABOVE REAR EXIT DOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON HEATER INSTALLED IN CEILING NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP ON HEATER INSTALLED IN CEILING NEAR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CONTAINERS STORED OUTSIDE SPACE IN BETWEEN REAR EXIT AND UNUSED WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR NON WORKING EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN BOTH HOODS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN BOTH HOODS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638385
Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA #2 · 5407 S KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(RAW EGGS IN SHELL), HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50.5-52.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $40 WEIGHING 4LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN MIDDLE, AT BASE AND IN BETWEEN PANELS OF REAR EXIT DOORS AND OBSERVED OPENING AT LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 70 RAT DROPPINGS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN DINING AREA, CASHIER AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 6/1/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED SANITIZER COMPARTMENT DRAIN OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STUFFED WITH PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
50
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES, OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 69.6-76.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 106.0-128.5F AFTER RESTORATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP ONTO FLOOR WHEN DRAINING SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR GREASE TRAP IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FOR APPROPRIATE WASTE WATER DRAINAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR OF ALL GENDER WASHROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE ON GROUND IN FRONT AND SIDES OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN AREAS SUCH AS DINING ROOM AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL ABOVE REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL ABOVE REAR EXIT DOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON HEATER INSTALLED IN CEILING NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP ON HEATER INSTALLED IN CEILING NEAR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CONTAINERS STORED OUTSIDE SPACE IN BETWEEN REAR EXIT AND UNUSED WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR NON WORKING EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN BOTH HOODS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN BOTH HOODS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626303
Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA #2 · 5407 S KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERS.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD ITEM CONTAINER(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED/COVERED IMPROPERLY WITH ALUMINUM FOIL IN THE COOLERS, PREP AREA, FRONTLINE AREA AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND STORE/COVER WITH FOOD GRADE COVERS/LIDS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE/GRIME ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604325
Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA #2 · 5407 S KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR GASKETS ON ALL COLD HOLD UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS AND DOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582698
Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA #2 · 5407 S KEDZIE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582615
Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA #2 · 5407 S KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OVER 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES STILL IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE DATED TODAY OR AFTER TODAYS DATE. 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.116: EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST/DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582274
Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA #2 · 5407 S KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 LIVE SMALL FLIES STILL REMAIN ON WALL AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE DATED TODAY OR AFTER TODAYS DATE. 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): INTERIOR CABINET OF FRYERS, MICROWAVE, ALL SHELVING, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS/WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING, CAN OPENER, AND EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. NOTE: PREMISES HAS USED SILVER SPRAY PAINT TO PAINT OVER GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FRYERS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DEBRIS AND SPRAY PAINT AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE SUPPLIES TO REPAIR SURFACES.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.13 UNABLE TO VERIFY IF SEWAGE ISSUE REPAIRED, ALL FLOOR DRAINS HAVE BEEN SEALED (2 DRAINS FULLY CEMENTED. 1 DRAIN WITH AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN LINE WITH GARDEN HOSE EXTENSION COMPLETELY WITH CEMENT AROUND, OTHER 2 DRAINS CAPPED) . PIPE MISSING FROM BASEMENT UTILITY SINK CAUSING WASTE WATER TO ACCUMULATE ON FLOOR. INSTD TO HAVE LICENSE PLUMBER REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.116: EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST/DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT DRY, WASTE WATER FROM UTILITY SINK ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582054
Location recorded for this inspection · LA TORTA CHILANGA #2 · 5407 S KEDZIE AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, OBSERVED SIDE WINDOW WITH LARGE GAPS AROUND AIR CONDITIONER, OPEN TO AIR. INSTD TO HAVE OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED AND TIGHT FITTING.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUST AND ALUMUNUM FOIL NOTED ON SHELVES UNDER COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL, RUST AND REPAIR SURFACES SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR CABINET OF FRYERS, MICROWAVE, ALL SHELVING, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS/WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING, CAN OPENER, AND EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW BLACK/BROWN SEWAGE WITH HUMAN FECES/EXCREMENTS, TOILET PAPER, AND OTHER WASTE BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND ACCUMULATING ON LARGE AREA OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT. FOUL SEWAGE ODOR NOTED THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE, REMOVE SEWAGE AND ODOR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST/DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPEMNT, ALONG WALLBASE AND ENTIRE FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
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How results compare in ZIP 60632
292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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