La Palapa Inc. — La Palapa
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
50
Score
LA PALAPA INC., located at 2000 W 34th St in Chicago, IL, has a history of mostly low-risk inspections. Their most recent inspection on August 25, 2025, was categorized as high risk with a score of 50. This inspection noted 14 minor violations, including issues related to food labeling, original containers, the presence of insects or rodents, and contamination prevention during food preparation, storage, and display.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
14 minor violations.
50
Nov 18, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 20, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 11, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
52
Mar 10, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 3, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Sep 9, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 7, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
70
Jan 11, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
58
Jan 23, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
32
Jan 29, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Dec 18, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 3, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 21, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 20, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 2, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
70
Jun 25, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Sep 11, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 28, 2014
Complaint
11 minor violations.
58
May 20, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 24, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 17, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Jun 27, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 6, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 30, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 10, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 22, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 15, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Aug 25, 2025 Inspection
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FLY STRIP HANGING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIP AND CEASE USING IN FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: THE WHITE PANEL IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACINE WITH A PINKISH AND BLACKISH SUBSTANCE ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREAS AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IN BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE HANDLE UP. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD IN THE COOKING PREP AREA ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY RACKS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. MUST MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF NOZZLES AT THE BAR WITH A SLIMISH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN NOZZLES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP, REAR AND FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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