⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

LA FRUTERIA INC

8909 S COMMERCIAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 2 (Medium)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: South Chicago

License #: 19338

10
Total Inspections
7
Passed
2
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 15, 2025 Inspection

October 15, 2025• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 14, 2017 Inspection

November 14, 2017• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE PRODUCE WRAPPING STATION IN REAR PREP AREA.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

May 23, 2016 Inspection

May 23, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 5, 2015 Inspection

August 5, 2015• Suspected Food Poisoning• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PRODUCE AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jul 13, 2015 Inspection

July 13, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBGSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOUR...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 7, 2014 Inspection

October 7, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNIT NOT SEALED IN 2ND FL SPICE ROOM.MUST REPAIR.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 29, 2014 Inspection

September 29, 2014• Canvass• 5 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: RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS UNDER DRY FOOD S...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 11, 2013 Inspection

June 11, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT. REPAIR FAIN IN REAR REACH-IN FREEZER. REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 4, 2013 Inspection

June 4, 2013• Canvass• 9 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 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON PALLETS IN NORTH...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Feb 17, 2011 Inspection

February 17, 2011• Canvass• 5 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...(+4 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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