La Torta Chilanga #2

June 11, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: 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
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 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
code 2Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 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
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 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
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 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. • 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
code 38
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED SANITIZER COMPARTMENT DRAIN OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STUFFED WITH PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 48
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: 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
code 50
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: 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.
code 52
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 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.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED GREASE ON GROUND IN FRONT AND SIDES OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 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 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.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 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.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 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.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 30, 2025: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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