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Concina Economica — Cocina Economica

3140 W 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60632
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Concina Economica — Cocina Economica has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Concina Economica — Cocina Economica's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE INTERIOR SURFACE SOILED WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
16
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT/UPDATED CERTIFICATE AND POST.
58
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY ON THE ICE IN THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP COOLER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO COVER PREP AREA TABLE/EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING/NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
53
64
Apr 4, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES NEAR REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
95
Mar 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: PREP HANDWASHING SINK, WASHBOWL SINK, 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. I INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS THAT SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. (HOT WATER RESTORED DURING INSPECTION) PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
50
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER, MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED (CHICKEN, EGGS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR DISH AREA TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH HOT AND COLD SPIGOTS TURNED OFF, AS WELL AS SOILED TOWEL IN BASIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND CLEAR BASIN. (MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) PRIORITY FOUNDATION#7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL REPORT ON SITE (LAST INSPECTION FROM 3/2023). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITH VERIFIABLE PEST CONTROL REPORT FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
1
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED IN HANDSINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN USE IN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZER.
41
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES NEAR REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
55
Mar 29, 2023
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MISSING SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
39
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Concina Economica — Cocina Economica last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Concina Economica — Cocina Economica on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Concina Economica — Cocina Economica?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Concina Economica — Cocina Economica.

Has Concina Economica — Cocina Economica's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Concina Economica — Cocina Economica have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Concina Economica — Cocina Economica means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Concina Economica — Cocina Economica inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Concina Economica — Cocina Economica is inspected around two times per year on average.

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