Las Carnitas Uruapan

3801 W 26Th St, Chicago, IL 60623
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Las Carnitas Uruapan four times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited two times.

Las Carnitas Uruapan scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 4, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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95
Dec 26, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 19, 2024
License
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT THE FRONT TORTILLA MACHINE MAKER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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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 Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Las Carnitas Uruapan?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Las Carnitas Uruapan.

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

No. Recent inspections at Las Carnitas Uruapan have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero 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.