5411 Empanadas
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
82
Score
The most recent inspection for 5411 Empanadas, located at 2045 W North Ave, Chicago, IL, was conducted on March 25, 2026, and resulted in a low-risk classification with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations related to food labeling, container integrity, and physical facility cleanliness. Across 15 scored inspections, 5411 Empanadas has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
May 30, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Mar 23, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
90
Mar 16, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jul 29, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 22, 2019
Complaint
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
50
Oct 17, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 27, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 22, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 18, 2014
License
8 minor violations.
67
Violations — Mar 25, 2026 Inspection
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11 OBSERVED SAUCE WITHOUT INGREDIENT LABELS IN PREP COOLER LOCATED NEAR OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT HIDING SPACE FOR PEST
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW
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