Las Carnitas Uruapan

2813-15 W 55Th St, Chicago, IL 60632
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Las Carnitas Uruapan 10 times, with records going back to 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 10 times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CHUTE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CAULKING AT TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE/REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 23, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK UP AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE DRAIN, BACKUP OCCURS AT THE SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 27, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15: OBSERVED POTS IN THE PREP AREA AND AT THE COOKLINE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE DISHES THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING PROCEDURE THAT STATES HOW THE FACILITY WILL WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE LARGE DISHES.
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Jul 20, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: COOKED CARNITAS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS NOTED ON SHELVES AND ENTIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. PREMISES IS STORING LARGE QUANTITY OF COOKED, READY TO EAT CARNITAS DIRECTLY ON THESE SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER THAT ARE UNABLE TO FULLY DISSASSEMBLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE WHITE CONTAINERS BEING REUSED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER ON THE SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS IN THE PREP AREA AND AT THE COOKLINE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE DISHES THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING PROCEDURE THAT STATES HOW THE FACILITY WILL WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE LARGE DISHES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS UNDER PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS AT THE COOKLINE. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 150 LBS OF RAW PORK MEAT STORED IN 55 GALLON STORAGE BINS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54F-67F IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORED TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED VAULED AT $500. PRIORTIY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF TRUE REACH-IN COOLER IN WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE PREP AREA UNDER TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 10, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR STORAGE DOOR . MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON ALL DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE ACROSS FROM LARGE KETTLE COOKERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK AREA.
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Jun 3, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AT 72.9F.MUST HAVE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030 (C)(CITATION ISSUED). HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT 11:30 A.M.(COS)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2509949 5/19/21 NOT CORRECTED #37-Violation Codes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) Inspector Comments: SELF SERVICE PALETAS ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. (B) Label information shall include: (1) The common name of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD; (3) An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor. MUST PROVIDE LABEL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR STORAGE DOOR & EXIT DOOR TO PARKING LOT. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON ALL DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE ACROSS FROM LARGE KETTLE COOKERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER DRYFOOD AND PAPER STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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May 19, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS (COOKED BEANS, CARNITAS, SALSAS) IN WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 100LBS $200 VALUE DISCARDED AND DENATURED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS NOTED ON SHELVES AND ENTIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. PREMISES IS STORING COOKED, READY TO EAT CARNITAS DIRECTLY ON THESE SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER THAT ARE UNABLE TO FULLY DISSASSEMBLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PRIRORITY FOUNDATION
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATUED AREAS, (LOCKERS ON SITE)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SELF SERVICE PALETAS ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. (B) Label information shall include: (1) The common name of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD; (3) An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor;
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Oct 18, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHORIZO AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 122.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD PRODUCT MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 135*F OR HOTTER, AND TO DISCARD AND DENATURE IMMEDIATELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.1POUND, VALUE $7.50.
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Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEAN BROTH INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 105.2F, AND THERE IS NO COOLING LOG ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEMPERATURE LOG. MUST BE COOLED FROM 135.0F TO 70.F IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70.0F TO 41.F IN 4 HOURS FOR A TOTAL COOLING TIME OF 6 HOURS OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. 10 GALLONS VALUE $4.00
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CARNITAS, BEAN BROTH, SALSA. FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE THE PRODUCT NAME AND USE BY DATE FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE REAR BACK DOOR NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTD TO INSTALL A RODENT PROOF STRIP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENTS FROM ENTERING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS AND SALSA. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPTMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON CARD BOARD FROM LEAKING CARNITAS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD AND CLEAN FLOORS.
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Jan 18, 2019
License
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Observed hand washing aids installed at 1 compartment sink in rear of prep area. Must remove all hand washing aids (soap, paper towels, etc.) from this sink.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Carnitas Uruapan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Carnitas Uruapan on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Las Carnitas Uruapan?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Las Carnitas Uruapan.

Has Las Carnitas Uruapan's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Las Carnitas Uruapan have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Las Carnitas Uruapan 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 Las Carnitas Uruapan inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Las Carnitas Uruapan is inspected around two times per year on average.