La Catrina Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
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LA CATRINA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, located at 3123-3127 W 111Th St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on October 14, 2025. This inspection identified eight minor violations, including issues related to adequate handwashing sinks, contamination prevention during food preparation, and the cleanliness of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across five scored inspections, the restaurant has historically maintained a low-risk profile.
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Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Mar 5, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 24, 2025
Complaint
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Oct 11, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Oct 3, 2024
License
12 minor violations.
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Violations — Oct 14, 2025 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN NEED OF A SPLASH GUARD...THE ONE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA DUE TO THE CLEAN UTENSIL SITTING TO THE RIGHT OF THE HAND SINK...THE OTHER ON THE SIDE WHERE THE HOT HOLDING STATION IS LOCATED AS IT SITS TO THE RIGHT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT UTENSILS AND SERVING DISHES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDLES OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE AREA WHERE THE CHIPS AND SALSA ARE PREPARED BROKEN WITH VERY SHARP EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT VENTS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON BOTH OF THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MISSING LIGHTS UNDER BOTH HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR BOTH UNITS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD WORKERS ON DUTY WITHOUT THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS. INSTUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE OR ON PERSON.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY SALVADOR CORTEZ WITHOUT THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INFORMED THAT EVERY CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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