⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

CASA CENTRAL COMMUNITY SERVICE

1343 N CALIFORNIA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: West Town

License #: 60765

18
Total Inspections
12
Passed
2
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 16, 2025 Inspection

October 16, 2025• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 5, 2025 Inspection

February 5, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIME METERED FAUCET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR ONLY POUR WATER OUT FOR 5 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2023 Inspection

January 11, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 SINKS IN FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 19, 2020 Inspection

October 19, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CHIPPED WALL BEHIND CLEANPOT AND PANS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE SURFACE.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 27, 2019 Inspection

August 27, 2019• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 22, 2018 Inspection

October 22, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COOLERS.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 24, 2017 Inspection

August 24, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 4, 2017 Inspection

August 4, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.5F. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS USED TO S...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 5, 2016 Inspection

August 5, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM VENT CONDENSER UNIT ONTO SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 28, 2016 Inspection

July 28, 2016• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TRANSFER ...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 9, 2015 Inspection

June 9, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET ON WALK IN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 21, 2014 Inspection

May 21, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 1, 2013 Inspection

October 1, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 13, 2012 Inspection

June 13, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AT BOTTOM CENTER NOT ROD...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 22, 2011 Inspection

June 22, 2011• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 1, 2010 Inspection

July 1, 2010• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately...(+1 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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