Barra Central — La Victoria
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Barra Central — La Victoria has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Barra Central — La Victoria is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW ON NEWLY INSTALLED ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
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95
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS. DINNER, BRUNCH AND ONLINE. FOR ALL MENUS PIC MADE CORRECTION ON MENU VIA ONLINE PLATFORM AND MENUS HAVE BEEN ORDERED FOR REPRINTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO VERIFY THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED IN THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERED HAND SINK IN BAR BACK AREA LEAKING FROM DRAINING PIPE, INSTRUCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW ON NEWLY INSTALLED ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
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May 10, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SINK AT REAR BAR AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
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86
Oct 2, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 22, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 50F, CREAM CHEESE AT 70F, REFRIED BEANS AT 46F, BLACK BEANS AT 47F, SHORT RIB BEEF AT 55F, SALSAS AT 44F, MILK AT 44F, TOFU AT 44F, EGGS AT 44F, TOMATILLOS AT 46F, AND CORN AT 47F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/18/22 WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (ROASTED POTATOES) ARE BEING PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FROM RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO VERIFY THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED IN THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2565480 ON 10/18/22 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR PLASTIC GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Oct 18, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NEXT TO THE BAR AND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA ARE NOT OPERATIONAL AT THIS TIME. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PROPER CHEMICAL AND HOT WATER SANITIZATION AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR BOTH MACHINES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE OFFICE AND AT THE COFFEE STATION. REPLACE ANY MISSING CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINING ON THEM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BEER AND FOOD PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, DEEP FRYERS, SINKS, AND WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL FEMALE WASHROOMS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND WASHROOMS AND ANYWHERE ELSE WASTE IS GENERATED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Barra Central — La Victoria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Barra Central — La Victoria on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Barra Central — La Victoria?
Across the inspection record, “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Barra Central — La Victoria.
Has Barra Central — La Victoria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Barra Central — La Victoria have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Barra Central — La Victoria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Barra Central — La Victoria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Barra Central — La Victoria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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