La Esperanza Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
95
Score
LA ESPERANZA RESTAURANT, located at 1864 S Blue Island Ave in Chicago, IL, had a low-risk inspection on February 2, 2026, with a score of 95. This inspection resulted in one minor violation. Across ten previous inspections, LA ESPERANZA RESTAURANT has maintained a historical pattern of mostly low-risk assessments.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 27, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Apr 21, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 14, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Sep 5, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 13, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Apr 28, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Feb 2, 2026 Inspection
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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