La Catedral Express

4720 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, La Catedral Express has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2026. 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, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; La Catedral Express is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR WESTSIDE WASHROOMS USED BY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Apr 11, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR SIDE OF DOOR FOR ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP HANDSINK NEXT TO COLD HOLD UNIT IN NEED OF PARTITION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PARTITION TO PROTECT CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS (SODA, BUCKETS) STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL ITMES MUST BE MAINTAIN AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 6, 2024
License
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOORS LEADING TO PARKING LOT/DUMPSTER AREA TO HAVE 1/4 GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FACILTY UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP FOR CONVEYANCE OF WASTE WATER FROM DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL GREASE TRAP.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Catedral Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Catedral Express on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Catedral Express?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Catedral Express.

Has La Catedral Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Catedral Express have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Catedral Express 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 Catedral Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Catedral Express is inspected roughly once per year on average.