Casa Latina

4100-4102 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Casa Latina three times, with records going back to 2023. Casa Latina was last inspected on Nov 7, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up four times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Casa Latina's 78 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 7, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER(S). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS.

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY THAWING FROZEN SHRIMP AND OCTOPUS IN ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER THAT IS 70F OR BELOW.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE HALLWAY IN FRONT OF WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Nov 4, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE A TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER OPPOSITE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN, UNUSED COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Oct 5, 2023

License

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP (DISHWASHING AREA) AND IN BAR AREA,

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN (ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE) IN THE KITCHEN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN OUTDOOR (SIDE) PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSING UNIT AND CEILING WITH EXCESSIVE DUST INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER BEHIND THE BAR.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casa Latina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Casa Latina on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Casa Latina?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Casa Latina.

Has Casa Latina's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Casa Latina have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Casa Latina 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 Casa Latina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Latina is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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