La Parrilla Latin Food 2
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025
100
Score
La Parrilla Latin Food 2 appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2020. The most recent visit was on Jun 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
La Parrilla Latin Food 2's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jun 5, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 30, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (STEAK, RICE, SLICED TOMATOES, MILK ETC.) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST ALSO BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ENSURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT BAR HADNWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEN'S AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOORS TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Oct 29, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: : 5-205.15--- EXTREMELY LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST INCREASE COLD WATER FLOW.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11----CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS AND OTHER FOOD CONTACT ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. : 6-501.114---- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AN ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT IN USE FOR THE BUSINESS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND ORGANIZED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS
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Oct 21, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE TO MONITOR THE FINAL RINSE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INOPERABLE GAUGE ON THE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR THE DISH MACHINE AND REPAIR THE BROKEN EXTERNAL GAUGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #48 FOR CITATION.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. COOK PROVIDED.PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK COMPLETELY BLOCKED AN INACCESSIBLE FROM A FOOD CART WITH PREPARED FOODS. SINK WAS ALSO FILLED WITH PAPER GOODS AND OTHER KITCHEN TOOLS. COOK REMOVED FOOD CART AND ALL ITEMS INSIDE THE SINK. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO CHECK SANITIZATION LEVELS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER ICE SHOOT OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED THE COOK ON SITE WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN WHERE ICE IS FOR CONSUMPTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD AT THE BAR IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP CUT GROOVES. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN BOARD USED AS A MEANS OF SHELVING INSIDE THE FREEZER AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST INCREASE COLD WATER FLOW.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AN ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT IN USE FOR THE BUSINESS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND ORGANIZED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND THE KITCHEN BOX FREEZERS AND THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS AND OTHER FOOD CONTACT ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
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Dec 13, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN AND BROKEN LID OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT NON FOOD ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Nov 29, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 11/15/2022, REPORT #2567125. THE SUMMARY REPORT WAS LAYING DOWN FLAT ON THE COUNTER COVERED WITH PAPERS NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS ISSUED AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) SOME AREAS INSIDE THE TALL ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.12 MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 NOTED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND BAR IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, CRACKED WOOD. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE COFFEE BAR AND THE LIQUOR BAR NOTED DIRTY.----WALL AT THE SOUTH KITCHEN HAND WASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE SOAP SPILLAGE.----FLOOR UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 15, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: THE MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. SUCH AS CEVICHE AND BURGERS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NOTED A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH ASSORTED R.O.P. FOODS THROUGHOUT COOLERS DATED 11-11-22 AND NO APPROVED VARIANCE HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR USE OF THE MACHINE. MACHINE TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL APPROVED BY C.D.P.H FOR USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #32 FOR THE CITATION.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: NO HACCP PLAN PROPOSED VARIANCE FOR FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN VACUUM PACKAGED ON-SITE THROUGHOUT THE COOLERS DATED 11/11/22. MUST PROVIDE A HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY THE C.D.P.H. ALL FOODS, APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS, FOODS TAGGED, HELD FOR INSPECTION, AND STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST NOT USE UNTIL APPROVED BY C.D.P.H. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-22-21 #2500609 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #44-: FOUND POTS/CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS. MUST STORE INVERTED. #55- FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS INSIDE THE TALL ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND BAR IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, CRACKED WOOD. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE COFFEE BAR AND THE LIQUOR BAR NOTED DIRTY.----WALL AT THE SOUTH KITCHEN HAND WASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE SOAP SPILLAGE.----FLOOR UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 22, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS/CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERY ON DRYING RACKS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
44
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: ESPRESSO MACHINE, DRIP COFFEE MACHINE, AND ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
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Feb 14, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)-OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114-OBSERVED REFRIGERATORS AND CHEST FREEZER IN DINING AREA THAT ARE NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AT BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17-OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS WITH LID IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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78
Feb 10, 2020
License
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED AT THE BAR AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 10 BY SERVICE AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AT BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS WITH LID IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATORS AND CHEST FREEZER IN DINING AREA THAT ARE NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN VENTS IN DINING AREA BY FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE AND ON WALL BY UNUSED REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Parrilla Latin Food 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Parrilla Latin Food 2 on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Parrilla Latin Food 2?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at La Parrilla Latin Food 2.
Has La Parrilla Latin Food 2's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Parrilla Latin Food 2 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Parrilla Latin Food 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 Parrilla Latin Food 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Parrilla Latin Food 2 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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