La Fogata Nueva Restaurant

3433 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

LA FOGATA NUEVA RESTAURANT, located at 3433 W Lawrence Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on August 11, 2025, resulting in a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations related to adequate handwashing sinks, cleanable food contact surfaces, and the general maintenance and cleanliness of physical facilities. Across 25 recorded inspections, LA FOGATA NUEVA RESTAURANT has historically maintained a low-risk status.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 4, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
64
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
61
Oct 4, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Oct 26, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Sep 6, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Aug 6, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 29, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Dec 16, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
47
May 22, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 20, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 17, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 20, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 28, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 21, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 3, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 16, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 21, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 3, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 13, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Mar 14, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 24, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 17, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Violations — Aug 11, 2025 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (B-D)-- MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT AREA USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR REMOVE PREP TABLE, SLICER AND ANY FOOD PREP MATERIALS FROM THE AREA.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: : 4-101.11(B, C, D, E--- INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVING IN THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND NOT TO BE REPAIRED WITH TAPE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-501.114: ALL UNUSED COOLERS AND ITEMS STORED UNDER OUTDOOR STAIRWELL MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. 6-201.11----MISSING WALL TILE AT THE TOILET IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL.----MUST INSTALL SMOOTH WALLS, CEILING AND FLOORING IN THE BASEMENT AREA USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR REMOVE PREP TABLE, SLICER AND ANY FOOD PREP MATERIALS FROM THE AREA.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE COOK ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
57
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)