La Cebollita Restaurant

4343 W 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60632
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 3, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 25 inspections at La Cebollita Restaurant, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jul 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded 11 times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

25
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 3, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) AND MAINTAIN
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DEEP FREEZER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BAGS AND MAINTAIN
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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82
Jul 26, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
58
90
Aug 8, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MISSING LABELS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
37
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
10
90
Dec 13, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND KETTLE THAT IS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE / DEMONSTRATE ON HOW TO SANITIZE UTENSILS OR REMOVE UTENSILS FROM PREMISES
48
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,FLOOR TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
55
90
Dec 5, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,BEANS, CHICKEN,STEAK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: nspector Comments: OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND KETTLE THAT IS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO SANITIZE UTENSILS OR REMOVE UTENSILS FROM PREMISES.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE, GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR HAND SINK
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,FLOOR TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING AND OVERHEAD SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR HOOD
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOODS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAG
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.
39
39
Nov 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HEATING ELEMENT FOR CARNITA HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER THAT IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME USED ON WEEKENDS.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER TO FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)
33
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ,ON TOP OF CHEMICALS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN PALLET ON FLOOR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/28/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST STORE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND KETTLE THAT IS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO SANITIZE UTENSILS OR REMOVE UTENSILS FROM PREMISES.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE, GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR HAND SINK.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,FLOOR TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING AND OVERHEAD SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR HOOD.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOODS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
35
Jun 15, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 10, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: REAR 2-DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 66.4F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO HAVE COOLERS BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY VIOLATION
33
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN REAR 2-DOOR COOLER: BEEF 70.2F, BEAN 54.0F. GREEN SALSA 60.9F, RED SALSA 54.2F. ALL PRODUCT OF DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS, $50 VALUE CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005.
22
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (BEEF, RICE, BEANS, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN
1
58
Aug 13, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHEILDS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS, DUST. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
95
Sep 6, 2019
License
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE WRITTEN AND ACKNOWLEDGED POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MISSING LABELS ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SURFACE UNDERNEATH FRONT PREP LINE/COUNTERTOP. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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78
Jul 15, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDTATION 7-38-005.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS (COOKED PORK, COOKED BEEF, SALSAS, ETC) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS (EGGS COOKED TO ORDER). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
25
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT FOR BEARD. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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55
May 18, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED FOODS OVER 24 HOURS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSOR LEAKING AT INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, CAUSING ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM AND LINED WITH TOWELS. INSTD TO REMOVE TOWELS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE SOOT AND PAPER TOWELS AT INTERIOR RAIL COVERED WITH SOOT. INSTD TO REMOVE PAPER TOWELS AND EXCESSIVE SOOT.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.
41
78
May 16, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, PIPE UNDERNEATH HEAVILY LEAKING ONTO FLOOR WHEN USED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, FREE OF LEAKS. ALSO HANDSINK IS HEAVILY SLANTED, NOT TIGHT FITTING TO WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR. NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
12
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE INTERCEPTOR NOT MAINTAINED, LEAKING FROM TOP OF INTERCEPTOR WHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME, FREE OF LEAKS. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
24
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED FOODS OVER 24 HOURS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSOR LEAKING AT INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, CAUSING ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM AND LINED WITH TOWELS. INSTD TO REMOVE TOWELS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE SOOT AND PAPER TOWELS AT INTERIOR RAIL COVERED WITH SOOT. INSTD TO REMOVE PAPER TOWELS AND EXCESSIVE SOOT.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.
41
70
Aug 24, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ROLLING RACK AT FRONT COUNTER AREA WITH DUCT TAPEAS MEANS OF REPAIR, ALSO OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER AREA. ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE FOR EASE OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SEAL AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES, OBSERVED KNIVES, SPATULAS, ECT STORED BEHIND PIPE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE KNIFE BOX OR STRIP TO STORE SAID ITEMS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICER AND MEAT GRINDER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNTREATED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER, IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO SEAL FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH NO BACK FLOW DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR CLUTTERIN STORE ROOM NEAR RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MANTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED MANAGER REGARDING IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
45
74
Aug 4, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ASSEMBLING 4 TACOS WITH BARE HANDS, WHILE TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS, E.G. SLICED TOMATOES, SHREDDED LETTUCE AND AVOCADOS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. USE TONGS, GLVOES OR UNTENSILS TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-010 (A)
6
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-030
11
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ROLLING RACK AT FRONT COUNTER AREA WITH DUCT TAPE AS MEANS OF REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER AREA. ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANALBE FOR EASE OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND SEAL AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED KNIVES, SPATULAS, ETC STORED BEHIND PIPING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE KNIFE BOX OR STRIP TO STORE SAID ITEMS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICER AND MEAT GRINDER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNTREATED CONCRETE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER, IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH NO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR CLUTTER IN STORE ROOM NEAR REST ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REGARDING IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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67
Jun 3, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE PARTICLEBOARD STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH CHIPPED PAINT.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAINT WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR WHERE PAINT IS CHIPPED.
35
90
May 26, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS, SALSA, PORK, CHICKEN, REFRIED BEANS ALL STORED IN PLASTIC BUCKETS PREVIOUSLY USED AND LABELED AS SOAP DETERGENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL FOODS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL OF THE BUCKETS AND THEIR CONTENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
16
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1522952 ON 2/17/15 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING AND SMALL LEAK NOTED UNDERNEATH. SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME. 42 - FOOD HANDLER IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE PARTICLEBOARD STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH CHIPPED PAINT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREAS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES AROUND THE MOP SINK AND SEAL THE WALL OPENING WHERE THE DRAIN GOES INTO THE WALL. REPAINT WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR WHERE PAINT IS CHIPPED.
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Feb 17, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, PITTED, STAINED, WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAN CUTTING BOARDS. INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED, OBSERVED DUCT TAPE AT INTERIOR SIDES BY DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING AND SMALL LEAK NOTED UNDERNEATH. SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME. NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK WHERE HOSE NOTED IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE AT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.
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Jun 5, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATORS WITH OUT THERMOMETERS PRESENT. INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN EVERY REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 4, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR HHOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.3 F. UNIT TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING BEEF,CHICKEN, EGGS, PORK,BACON,HAM,TRIPE,AND COOKED VEGETABLES AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49.3F -64.4 F. COLLECTED VALUE OF $200 AND 60LBS. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATORS WITH OUT THERMOMETERS PRESENT. INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN EVERY REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE REAR STORAGE CLOSET
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON HANDSINK NEXT TO TABLE WHERE MIXER IS STORED AND CHEST FREEZER DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR GASKETS ARE LOOSE MUST REPAIR ALSO MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS
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Jun 22, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVES AND LEGS UNDERNEATH THREE PREP TABLES ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND CLEAN THE UP-RIGHT FREEZER IN FRONT AREA AND THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER BOTH THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM HAS SOME DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. SOME MISSING TILES IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTER TO REPLACE THEM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA IT IS DUSTY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT TO THE FAUCET.
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Feb 22, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDER FRONT COUNTER LINE T0 BE SEALED/PAINTED WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOLES/MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND AND NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LOOSE WALLBASE IN STORAGE ROOOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST DO SO.
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Mar 5, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 22, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED IN REACH IN COOLER AND ON PREP TABLES .NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED AND DENATURED.COOKED CHICKEN 99.3-108.1 F.COOKED STEAK 88.8-96.9 F.COOKED RICE 50.4 F DATED 2/16/10.APPX. 29 LBS. $55.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #160910 6/4/09 NOT CORRECTED. #30-MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.#31-MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.#32-MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST REMOVE RUST & FOIL FROM PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WINDOW SILLS IN REAR PREP AREAS,PEELING PAINT & DAMAGED WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE.MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS,DEEP FRYER,HOOD & FILTERS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.#35-MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES NEAR MOPSINK.
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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.MUST PROVIDE HANDLE ON LID OF STEAMTABLE,REPLACE MISSING DOOR ON ICE MACHINE.REPAIR VENTILATION VENT PANEL.
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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.VENTS AND CEILING FANS.
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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.SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.PROVIDE SPRAYER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR LARGE POTS.REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT FRONT HAND SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.DRY FOOD STORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cebollita Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cebollita Restaurant on file is from Jul 3, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Cebollita Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at La Cebollita Restaurant.

Has La Cebollita Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Cebollita Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Cebollita Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Cebollita Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.