La Coco Mexican Food
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
64
Score
LA COCO MEXICAN FOOD, located at 3808 W Lawrence Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on October 6, 2025, which resulted in a score of 64. This inspection identified nine minor violations, including issues related to in-use utensils, food and non-food contact surfaces being cleanable and properly used, and the cleanliness of non-food contact surfaces. Across thirteen scored inspections, LA COCO MEXICAN FOOD has historically maintained a mostly low-risk profile.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Nov 15, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
61
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
30
Nov 3, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Oct 23, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Oct 18, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Oct 4, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
35
Sep 23, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
19
Sep 17, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 14, 2021
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
47
Violations — Oct 6, 2025 Inspection
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MY NOT STORE RICE SCOOP INSIDE THE RICE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH HANDLE IN THE RICE.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR LID OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER AREA. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DIRTY AND WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE RUST/REPAINT.-----EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK FROM THE NOZZLE ON THE DISHWASHING AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING FROM HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVING AT THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
57
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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