La Bahia De Acapulco
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2025
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Going back to 2010, La Bahia De Acapulco has 23 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jun 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP UNDER VENTILATION HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE DEPOSITS BUILT UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE KITCHEN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 49.1F, BEEF 46.2F, OYSTERS 51.0F, INTESTINES 52.0F, SLICED TOMATOES 54.7F, EGGS 52.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $70.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING IN THE CONTAINER OF COLD WATER DONE ON FROZEN SHRIMP. THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Jun 12, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH ON FRONT PREP SURFACE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT, MIDDLE, AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 19, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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Apr 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DRAINING, WASTE WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS IMMEDIATELY BACKING UP FROM DRAIN ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER BEING DRAINED (ONE BASIN AT TIME). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT WASTE WATER BACKING UP AND ACCUMULATING ONTO FLOOR. 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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Jul 8, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WINDOW FAN IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEE OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, SURFACE AREA UNDERNEATH GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO WIPE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Jun 21, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-202.18 (A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO LAST DATE USED MARKED ON SHELL FISH TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SOUTH WEST DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,EYE STOVE,WINDOW FAN,INTERIOR PART OF ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ON EXTERIOR HOOD AND FILTERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 18, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1- GALLON OF RED & GREEN SALSA 49.3F-50.5F.1.5 LB. COOKED CACTUS 55.4F.10LBS. RAW STEAK 54.2F.7LBS. DICED STEAK 48.5F.1LB. RAW CHICKEN 58.5F.3LBS.CHIROZO 50.7F.1.5LBS. PASTOR 54.1F.3- DOZEN SHELLED EGGS 56.4F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 24LBS. 3- DOZEN,1- GALLON.$94.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 66.7F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LAST DATE USED MARKED ON SHELL FISH TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SOUTH WEST DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,EYE STOVE,WINDOW FAN,INTERIOR PART OF ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ON EXTERIOR HOOD AND FILTERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 7, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DR REFRIGERATOR WITH OPENED FOODS INSIDE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST SECURE/LOCK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PUBLIC.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 4-DR REFRIGERATION UNIT OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR REST ROOMS USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
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Apr 19, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (FISH, CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (steak) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITHOUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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Feb 3, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS.
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Jan 27, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AND PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AND PROPERLY WELD COMPARTMENTS OF SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREAS AND PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND FRYER CABINETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE PLASTIC CUPS AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING SUGAR IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA.
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Mar 15, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CRTIFICATE ON PREMISES OR PROVIDED FROM MANAAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, BEANS, STEAK, HAM)ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF BASEMENT REACH-IN FREEZERS,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES FROM CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.
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Apr 23, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME AND DATE INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE DISHES ON STORAGE SHELVING ABOVE PREP TABLE TO PREVENT DUST AND DEBRIS FROM GETTING ON THEM. MUST INVERT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED FOODS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR STORAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Nov 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN FRONT COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FRONT PREP AREA CEILING VENT(DUSTY).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN REAR LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Feb 20, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE REAR PREP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN THE KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Jan 30, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS, STAINED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LARGE VENTILATION FAN ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 25, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING IN PREP COOLER. REPAIR SAME. MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Sep 20, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING IN PREP COOLER. REPAIR SAME. MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Sep 11, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER IN USE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54F. UNIT TAGGED AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED, ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER COOLERS ON SITE.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REACH-IN COOLER: BEANS 58F, HAM 54F, SHRIMP 50F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL APPROX 15LBS $100 VALUE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING IN PREP COOLER. REPAIR SAME. MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Nov 2, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.PAN STORAGE HELVES IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN/DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN. ALSO INTERIOR PANELS INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER BINS IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DEFROST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT OF EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. ALSO REPLACE TISSUE DISPENSER IN POOR REPAIR IN WASHROOM/MENS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK. BEHIND COUNTER.
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Jul 13, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Bahia De Acapulco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Bahia De Acapulco on file is from Jun 13, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Bahia De Acapulco?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at La Bahia De Acapulco.
Has La Bahia De Acapulco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Bahia De Acapulco have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Bahia De Acapulco 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 Bahia De Acapulco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Bahia De Acapulco is inspected around two times per year on average.
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