La Baguette Chicago/Tortas Futboleras

3103 W 26Th St, Chicago, IL 60623

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

La Baguette Chicago/Tortas Futboleras has been inspected five times since 2023. La Baguette Chicago/Tortas Futboleras was last inspected on Apr 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Food properly labeled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

La Baguette Chicago/Tortas Futboleras' latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF COFFEE AND EMPLOYEE EATING IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS AND CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Oct 15, 2025

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER ACCESS WITH 1/2IN GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR THE DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING AND MAINTAIN

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED WHITE BULK CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS WITHOUT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL NON-ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 3, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN BIN(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION/DRINKS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE BULK CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS WITHOUT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL NON-ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER ACCESS WITH 1/2IN GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE LOWER THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLING PREP UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PULL FROM WALL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING.

Nov 6, 2023

License

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Baguette Chicago/Tortas Futboleras last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Baguette Chicago/Tortas Futboleras on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Baguette Chicago/Tortas Futboleras?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Baguette Chicago/Tortas Futboleras.

Has La Baguette Chicago/Tortas Futboleras' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Baguette Chicago/Tortas Futboleras have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Baguette Chicago/Tortas Futboleras 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 La Baguette Chicago/Tortas Futboleras inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Baguette Chicago/Tortas Futboleras is inspected around two times per year on average.

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