La Parrilla Latin Food
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
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La Parrilla Latin Food has been inspected nine times since 2020. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so La Parrilla Latin Food is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD ON LEFT END. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHOPPING CARTS WITH MOP BUCKET AND CARD BOARD OUTSIDE BY REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Jun 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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May 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND TO NOT USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT DUMP SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 27, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, RICE SALT ETC).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR TOP OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN COOKING PREP AREA AND AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 17, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PREPARATION SINK AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE PREPARATION SINK AT BAR WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN RECORD AT PREMISES STATING HOW PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2021-2 IS BEING IMPLEMENTED.
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Jul 21, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES (NO MILK CRATES OR PLASTIC CRATES FOR ELEVATION).
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSRTUCTE TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND HANGING DUSTS ON THE FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP OPENING ON LOWER WALL BETWEEN THE REAR MOP SINK AND WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Sep 17, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 8, 2020
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE INTERCEPTOR/GREASE TRAP CONNECTED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 3, 2020
License
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER AND GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER DOOR IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE INTERCEPTOR/GREASE TRAP CONNECTED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Parrilla Latin Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Parrilla Latin Food on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Parrilla Latin Food?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at La Parrilla Latin Food.
Has La Parrilla Latin Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Parrilla Latin Food have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Parrilla Latin Food 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Parrilla Latin Food is inspected around two times per year on average.
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