La Cocina
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
74
Score
LA COCINA, located at 209 W Lake St, Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on November 13, 2025. The inspection identified one major and four minor violations, including issues related to procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, adequate handwashing sinks, and the cleanliness of non-food contact surfaces. Across fourteen recorded inspections, LA COCINA has historically maintained a mostly low-risk status.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Sep 30, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 16, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 8, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Dec 12, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Dec 5, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Nov 16, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 5, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 29, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
55
Oct 24, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
47
Oct 17, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
35
Jun 8, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 7, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
May 31, 2018
License
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Nov 13, 2025 Inspection
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT WITH SANITIZER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 2 HAND SINKS(BAR/PREPARATION) AT PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING FAN SHIELD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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