La Cebollita Grill
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
86
Score
La Cebollita Grill appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2020. La Cebollita Grill was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; La Cebollita Grill is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTILITY ROOM WHERE FURNACE AND HOT WATER TABK ARE LOCATED WITH NO BASEBOARD AROUND WALLS CREATING 1/4IN GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENCLOSE WITH BASEBOARDS AROUND PERIMETER
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Apr 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTSHILEDS IN NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN DEEP FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 5, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16: RAW WOOD SURFACE UNDER FRONT COUNTER TOP. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Oct 28, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN WAREWASHING/STORAGE AREA. LIVE ROACH NOTED CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN DINING ROOM. DEAD ROACHES NOTED ON GLUE BOARDS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SURFACE UNDER FRONT COUNTER TOP. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE ACCUMULATION: ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYER, ENTIRE SURFACE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, DRIP PAN OF FLAT TOP GRILL, TOASTERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STOVE, AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS OF DOORS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, DIRT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTIOLATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Mar 26, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT STORED UNCOVERED/UN-INVERTED ALONG THE DRYING RACK NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT FROM THE ENVIRONMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AREA MISSING SEAL WITH SMALL GAP BETWEEN FIXTURE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP WITH CAULK OR OTHER SEALANT TO PREVENT SPLASHES FROM FALLNG BEHIND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN CORNER OF REAR PREP AREA (TO THE LEFT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOORS EASILY-CLEANABLE AND IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Mar 29, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIVDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL FRAMEWORK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MAINTAIN.
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86
Apr 19, 2022
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN CHEST FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR VENT IN DINING AREA NEAR FRONT WINDOW. AND FURNACE ROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART,ALONG WALL BASE LEDGES,BACK OF REFRIGERATORS AND STOVE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, FURNANCE ROOM.ALSO, EVIDENCE OF 1-LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA AND APPX. 7-9 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PLANTS AND ON WALLS IN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/11/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN MIDDLE AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,UPPER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON STAIRCASE TO BASEMENT,AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA CONCRETE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR VENT IN DINING AREA NEAR FRONT WINDOW. AND FURNACE ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREAS AND OVERHEAD VENTILATION UNIT IN BASEMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.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: ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE SPLATTER. WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOOD ON FRONT COUNTER MUST BE SEALED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HOLD FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 30, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O): OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 20, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH FAR LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF BASEMENT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO SET UP SINK PROPERLY TO WASH AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRINTED MENUS WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 6- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CEILING JOIST IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND 3- DOOR UNUSED PREP COOLER,BEHIND LOCKERS,ON ELECTRICAL BOX AND LEDGE ALONG WALL,IN FURNACE/HOT WATER AREA,UNDER BOOTH SEATS & ALONG WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/20/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG LEFT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH AND PREP TABLE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,GRILL AND FRYER CABINET AND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING,STORAGE AREAS.MISSING WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS.MUST CAULK SERVICE COUNTER TOP.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CONNECTED STOVE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA DUE TO INCORRECT VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE OR PROVIDE CORRECT VENTILATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Cebollita Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Cebollita Grill on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Cebollita Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at La Cebollita Grill.
Has La Cebollita Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cebollita Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Cebollita Grill 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 Cebollita Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Cebollita Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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