La Fortaleza De Arcelia Guerrero
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
74
Score
LA FORTALEZA DE ARCELIA GUERRERO, located at 5958 W Diversey Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 22, 2026, receiving a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, with notable findings including proper food labeling and the absence of insects, rodents, or animals. Across twelve recorded inspections, the establishment has historically maintained a medium-risk classification.
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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
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 4, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
70
Jan 28, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
May 7, 2024
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
64
Apr 26, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
47
May 16, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 18, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 11, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
39
Feb 11, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Feb 4, 2021
Complaint
5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
32
Apr 23, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
37
Feb 15, 2018
License
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Jan 22, 2026 Inspection
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ONE COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED PREP AREA AND BULK SUGAR CONTAINER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND INCREASED CLEANING FREQUENCY OF EQUIPMENT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET ADJACENT TO WASHROOMS AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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