Juanita's Restaurant #2
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Juanita's Restaurant #2 has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2019. Juanita's Restaurant #2 was last inspected on Jul 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Juanita's Restaurant #2's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FEMALE FOOD HANDLER MISSING TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SIE AT ALL TIMES
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90
Mar 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK(S) IN FRONT SERVING AND REAR PREP AREA TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH THE BASINS FILLED WITH CUPS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS TO BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. (MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS DURING INSPECTION) PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO THE TABLE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING DRYWALL IN CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR ELECTRICAL PANEL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN THE HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 15, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Apr 8, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Jan 4, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11/27/2019 NOT CORRECTED: 58- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS . INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR SURROUNDING GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Nov 27, 2019
License
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DAIRRHEAL PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKS IN THE FACILITY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BACK DOOR NOT TO BE RODENT PROOF WITH A GAP AT THE TOP LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP ON THE BACK DOOR TO BE RODENT PROOF.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE HOOD SYSTEM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION IN THE HOOD SYSTEM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS ON PREMISE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Juanita's Restaurant #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Juanita's Restaurant #2 on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Juanita's Restaurant #2?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Juanita's Restaurant #2.
Has Juanita's Restaurant #2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Juanita's Restaurant #2 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Juanita's Restaurant #2 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 Juanita's Restaurant #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Juanita's Restaurant #2 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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