La Guera Restaurant

3614 E 106Th St, Chicago, IL 60617

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2025

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 3, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 16 violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited four times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

16 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS AND PLASTIC BOWLS USED FOR DISPENSING SALSA, PEPPERS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTCLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE LARGE EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE LARGE POTS FROM PREMISES.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FILTER ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, TV, ETC STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP COOLERS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Nov 22, 2024

License

4 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PART OF GRILL NOT UNDER VENTILATIO HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE ALL OF GRILL UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Guera Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Guera Restaurant on file is from Apr 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Guera Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Guera Restaurant.

Has La Guera Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Guera Restaurant have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Guera Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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