FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
TAQUERIA Y RESTAURANT LA PIRI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 21, 2025
Canvass
License #2283990
4
Total Violations
4
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES AND APPROXIMATELY 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE CREVICES OF THE DOOR HANDLE ON THE SIR LAWRENCE PREP COOLER IN THE REAR AND ON THE WINDOWSILL IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA UNDER THE MOP SINK, NEAR WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS STORED, AND UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN, SANITIZE, AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND ON THE BOTTOM, RIGHT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND ON THE BOTTOM, RIGHT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection