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LA CASA DEL PUEBLO INC

1810 S BLUE ISLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Lower West Side

License #: 31675

25
Total Inspections
17
Passed
6
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 2, 2025 Inspection

July 2, 2025• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND O...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 13, 2025 Inspection

March 13, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 10, 2023 Inspection

October 10, 2023• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY -TO- EAT SLICED CANTALOUPE WITH BARE HANDS AND PROCEED TO P...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 10, 2022 Inspection

June 10, 2022• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP AT THE REAR DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RO...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 4, 2021 Inspection

October 4, 2021• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR RECEIVING DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PE(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 23, 2020 Inspection

June 23, 2020• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 12, 2020 Inspection

June 12, 2020• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, C...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 2, 2019 Inspection

April 2, 2019• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORIT...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 1, 2017 Inspection

December 1, 2017• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS AT MEAT CUTTING ROOM. MUST P...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 7, 2017 Inspection

November 7, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS AT MEAT CUTTING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO BAC...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 31, 2017 Inspection

October 31, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 27, 2016 Inspection

October 27, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN THE CEILING BY THE PIPES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 12, 2016 Inspection

January 12, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) INSIDE THE MEAT DELI WALK IN COOLERS IN CONTAINERS...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 5, 2016 Inspection

January 5, 2016• Canvass• 6 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: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 4, 2015 Inspection

February 4, 2015• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CINCHO CHEESE, COTIJA CHEESE,...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 8, 2014 Inspection

September 8, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION.FOUND (2) ELECTRIC ZAPPER UNITS CONNECTED AND IN USE AT THIS TIME HA...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 20, 2013 Inspection

February 20, 2013• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN ALL FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL WALK-IN UNITS TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR PANEL OF L...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 14, 2013 Inspection

January 14, 2013• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN ALL FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL WALK-IN UNITS TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR PANEL OF L...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 15, 2011 Inspection

September 15, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 25, 2010 Inspection

October 25, 2010• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+3 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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