La Fuente Restaurante #2
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
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Score
Public records show 17 inspections at La Fuente Restaurante #2 stretching back to 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 NO SPLASHGUARDS BETWEEN HAND SINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED WOMEN WASHROOM WITHOUT A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Oct 28, 2025
License
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED IN THE ADDED DISH WASH/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS WITH FROZEN BEEF THAWING IMPROPERLY SITTING INSIDE A FOOD CONTAINER/BASIN NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT- FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IMPROPERLY IN FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT APPROVED GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN ADDED PART OF THE FACILITY AT THE BAR/DISH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOMEN WASHROOM WITHOUT A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK NEAR DISH WASH AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH LARGE POT AND PLASTIC CONTAINER LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF ICE IN THE ICE BIN AT THE BAR AREA AND AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COOLER, PREP AREA AND BAR AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS NOT ACCESSIBLE, EQUIPMENT IN BASINS OF SINKS AND TABLE IN FRONT OF HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASINS CLEAR AND REMOVE TABLE TO HAVE HANDWASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RAW BRICK ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON TABLE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE
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Nov 2, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF BEEF AT 50.3F, 1LB EGGS AT 49.8F AND 1LB OF SLICE LETTUCE AT 50.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 5LBS AT $30. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK, BEEF BURGERS ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED FOR ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563699 ON 9/15/2022 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #47-FOUND SEAFOOD AND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN. #49-FOUND FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Sep 15, 2022
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, MAINTAIN
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: FOUND UNCOVERED POT OF VEGETABLES IN BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER DURING STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND SEAFOOD AND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" FROM FLOOR, MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE.
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Sep 6, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS, STEAK). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, MAINTAIN
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: FOUND UNCOVERED POT OF VEGETABLES IN BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER DURING STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND SEAFOOD AND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" FROM FLOOR, MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" FROM FLOOR, MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE.
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Aug 30, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 52F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS: STEAK (48.6F), CHEESE (46.9), GUACAMOLE (50.3F), SOUR CREAM (47.5F), PORK (54F), CARNE ASADA (50.1F) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, STORED IN REACH IN COOLER. FOOD VALUED AT $300. TOTAL WEIGHT APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF 1ST FLOOR FURNACE ROOM. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS, STEAK). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, MAINTAIN.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: FOUND UNCOVERED POT OF VEGETABLES IN BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER DURING STORAGE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CUPS INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS IN BEVERAGE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER USED AS SCOOPS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND DISHES IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT DURING STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING HANDLE AT BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND SEAFOOD AND MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" FROM FLOOR, MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STANDING LIQUID ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, KEEP DRY, AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE.
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Dec 14, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PUTTING CHEESE ON PLATE WITH HIS BARE HAND. ALL OTHER FOOD WAS BEING SERVED WITH UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS AND USE GLOVES FOR ALL READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS. MANAGER WASHED HANDS AND PUT GLOVES ON. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. FAUCET IS BENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: STOPPERS NEED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN SIDE STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 31, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE-MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS STORED INSIDE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS FOR BEVERAGES(HORCHATA, ETC) IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 6, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELF LINING AND RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING AND RUST, AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: RAW BRICK ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOMS ON EAST SIDE OF DINING AREA. INSTD TO SEAL SURFACE, SO AS TO BE SMOOTH,EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANLDERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 13, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUT VEGETABLES STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, IE. BAGGIES/ZIP/LOC ETC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN SMALL BOX FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Feb 9, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE COOKING, PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD. BEANS, RICE, PORK ETC... SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAITAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL IN STORAGE AREA IN REAR IN NEED OF SEALING. WALL NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED AT DRY WALL. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 25, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/RESEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOCK NOT ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR 6", INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION.
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Jan 30, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE A SHORT SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD AT SERVICE BAR. IF NOT ENOUGH SPACE THEN MAY ONLY USE LEFT SIDE DRAINBOARD FOR DIRTY UTENSILS/BARWARE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILING VENTS IN THE ALL FOUR TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM. THE WEST WALLS IN THE EAST TOILET ROOMS ARE MADE OF BRICK AND NOT EASY TO CLEAN. MUST MAKE THE WALL SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 20, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTD TO HAVE SUFFICIENT DISTANCE FROM SINK. TOP OF GREASE TRAP WITH ALUMINUM FOIL AND RUSTY SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND PAINT SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Fuente Restaurante #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Fuente Restaurante #2 on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Fuente Restaurante #2?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at La Fuente Restaurante #2.
Has La Fuente Restaurante #2's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Fuente Restaurante #2 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Fuente Restaurante #2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is La Fuente Restaurante #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Fuente Restaurante #2 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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