La Tropicana
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
82
Score
LA TROPICANA, located at 3601 W North Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on July 25, 2025, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations related to physical facilities, ventilation, lighting, designated areas, and food handler training. Across eight recorded inspections, LA TROPICANA has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 2, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 26, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Dec 19, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Dec 5, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Sep 7, 2021
License
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Jul 25, 2025 Inspection
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR, REAR PREP, REAR DINING ROOM AND TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11: **C** Intensity- Lighting OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: **C** OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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