Langosta Nayarita of Chicago
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Langosta Nayarita of Chicago six times, with records going back to 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Langosta Nayarita of Chicago's 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 16, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAKS AT PIPE UNDERNEATH BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR IN PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROTECTED
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN PROTECTED MANNER (EX KNIFE RACK)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS HEAVILY STAINED AT PREP LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 16, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF SINGLE DOOR FREEZER WITH BUILD UP OF ICE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN BIN (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, REMOVE ALL MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE BIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF SINGLE DOOR FREEZER WITH BUILD UP OF ICE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 29, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL GAP AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE SO THAT DEVICE CAN BE EASILY ACCESSED AND SERVICED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN OFFICE/ STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING COVER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DECORATIVE STRAW SHEET COVERING CEILING IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DECORATIVE STRAW SHEET. CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 27, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (COOKED RICE,CEVICHE,OCTOPUS,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:52 A.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING FOOD STORAGE OBSERVED A GLASS BOTTLE OF TEQUILA AND CREAM SODA POP,A PLASTIC BOTTLE OF LIME JUICE AND ICE SCOOP STORED DOWN INSIDE OF ICE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS AND DISCARD ICE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST NOT STORE ITEMS INSIDE OF ICE AT ANY TIME.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STOPPER AT KITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT REAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD UNDERNEATH GREETING BOOTH.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR ADJACENT TO KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE, ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM MOP SINK BASIN AND FLOOR IN SAME AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ON LIGHT IN JUICING AREA.
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Sep 3, 2021
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Langosta Nayarita of Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Langosta Nayarita of Chicago on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Langosta Nayarita of Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Langosta Nayarita of Chicago.
Has Langosta Nayarita of Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Langosta Nayarita of Chicago have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Langosta Nayarita of Chicago 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 Langosta Nayarita of Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Langosta Nayarita of Chicago is inspected around two times per year on average.
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