Juanitas Kitchen

6859 S Loomis Blvd, Chicago, IL 60636
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 30, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on May 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Adequate ventilation & lighting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Juanitas Kitchen's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 30, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME RESIDUE UNDERNEATH THE GRILL ON THE TABLE THAT IT SITS ON; INTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
49
86
Dec 9, 2024
License
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF OVEN, GRILL TABLE ,LEGS AND WHEEL BASES & DRIP TRAY OF GRILL TABLE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULKING ON INTERIOR VENTILATION HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONE OF TWO FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Juanitas Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Juanitas Kitchen on file is from May 30, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Juanitas Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Juanitas Kitchen.

Has Juanitas Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Juanitas Kitchen 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 Juanitas Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.