La Luna

2539 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 29, 2025

Score

High Risk

La Luna has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on May 29, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting La Luna on the weaker side.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 29, 2025

License

3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. STAFF OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICKS FOR RELATED MENU ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. RAW OYSTERS, RAW TUNA, SALMON, ETC.). (REFER TO ONLINE CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE). PIC ADDED ASTERICKS TO MENU DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM WITHOUT TOILET TISSUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE MUST BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. PIC INSTRUCTED STAFF TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD EXPOSED, MISSING DRINK RAIL BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE NEWLY INSTALLED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING MECHANICAL VENTALIATION COVERS, IN TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HANDSINK WITHOUT A WASTE RECEPTACLE. INFORMED THAT ANY AND ALL HANDWASHING SINK WHICH ARE PROVIDED WITH DISPOSABLE TOWELS SHALL ALSO BE PROVIDED WITH A WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASE/COVING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DISH, INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FLOORS AREA SHALL BE FINISHED AND SEALED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNFINISHED BASE/ COVING FLOORS

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CEILING AT FRONT DINING AREA, BOTH TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Luna last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Luna on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at La Luna?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Luna 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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