Casa Yari

2743 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Casa Yari is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Casa Yari is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 30, 2025

License

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG TOP OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT WINDOWS THAT OPEN OUT MUST MAKE MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

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

Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN BASEMENT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT FRONT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL GAPS ALONG WALLS AND FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SMOKING SIGN POSTED MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casa Yari last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Casa Yari on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Casa Yari?

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

Has Casa Yari's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Casa Yari means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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