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Katracha's Restaurant

5708 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Katracha's Restaurant has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited six times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEANS,SALSA,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
25
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
1
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN PINK SUBSTANCE FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND MOP SINK CLOSET.
55
67
Feb 2, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
44
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND MOPSINK CLOSET ALSO UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR YARD.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
78
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT JUICING/DRINK PREP AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF 1ST FL. FURNANCE ROOM MUST STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1ST UNISEX TOILET ROOM MISSING A LID ON GARBAGE CAN MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND MOPSINK CLOSET ALSO UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR YARD.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN 1ST UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
58
Apr 11, 2023
License
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WEATHER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM IS WORN. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINT.
38
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIIFED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
58
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Katracha's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Katracha's Restaurant on file is from Mar 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Katracha's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Katracha's Restaurant.

Has Katracha's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Katracha's Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Katracha's Restaurant 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 Katracha's Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Katracha's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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