Las Esperanzas
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
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Score
Public records show 24 inspections at Las Esperanzas stretching back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Jul 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED ON PREP TABLE SHELVING IN BULK CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY GRILL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXOIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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86
May 16, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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95
May 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE INTERNAL LID OF ICE MACHINE EQUIPMENT DRIPPING ON TO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXIT DOOR LOCATED IN PREP OPEN AT THE TIME IF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND CONTAMINATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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82
Apr 8, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE FOOD CONTAINER WITH DRY PRODUCTS (SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Mar 3, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACKFLOW SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6" FROM THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
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Oct 3, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 26, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED EGGS. MUST INCLUDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS (RICE ETC ) AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND MEAT IN BASEMENT FREEZER STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS, MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP IN BASEMENT DEEP FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE HAS MINOR DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 2 LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR AT VENT HOOD. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 13, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 6, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 17 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 48.4F.1.5LBS. COOKED PORK 45.1F.32LBS. RAW CHICKEN 45.7F-47.1F.63LBS. RAW BEEF 52.5F-59.3F.31LBS. COOKED CHIRIZO 48.3F-51.2F.23LBS. RAW STEAK 45.7F-46.8F.17LBS. RAW SHRIMP 45.9F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 177.5 LBS.$1,282.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 51.3F WITH WATER DRIPPING FROM LARGE PIECE OF ICE ON INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS AND APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES AS WELL.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/6/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SALSA PREP COOLER.
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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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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL COFFEE MUGS WITHOUT LEAD FREE MARKINGS.MUST REFRAIN FROM USAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,PREP & REACH IN COOLERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN COUNTER PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENT IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND CEILING IN PREP AREA AND WALL NEAR GRILL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR GRILL AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4- MALE EMPLOYEES IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT FACE COVERINGS WHILE COOKING AND WASHING DISHES IN RESTAURANT.PIC HAD EMPLOYEES TO PUT ON MASK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(7-28-060)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Aug 6, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT/SIDE WINDOWS WITH OPENINGS DUE TO DAMAGED GLASS. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST
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Jul 30, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT FRONT TORTILLA PREP AREA WITH BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD(TORTILLAS). INSTRUCTED NO BARE HAND CONTACT AND USE OF TONGS OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR AND SEVERAL DEAD ONES WITH OVER 7 LARGE FLIES ON PREMISES. MUST REMOVE. CLEAN SANITIZES AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT/SIDE WINDOWS WITH OPENINGS DUE TO DAMAGED GLASS. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS(REMOVE DEAD ROACHES)THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND PREP AREA.
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Feb 10, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR STRIPPED HOT WATER KNOB OF FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Apr 16, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 14, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS IN WAIT STATION AREA TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BEVERAGE/WAIT STATION AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Dec 5, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS IN WAIT STATION AREA TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BEVERAGE/WAIT STATION AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: RERMOVE FOOD DEBRIS OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE BULK VANILLA CONTAINER AND MULTI-USE CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR IN FRONT BEVERAGE/WAIT STATION AREA.
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Mar 10, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE DRY/STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR TILE MISSING AND/OR BROKEN IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN THE KITCHEN NEED CLEANING AROUND THE 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 5, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET AROUND INTERIOR DOOR OF THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT SMALL FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN REAR UP RIGHT FREEZER REAR PREP. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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May 28, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REPAIRED WALLS IN REAR KITCHEN, DINING AREA, AND RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN DUSTY VENTS FRONT AND IN LADIES RESTROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAN MISSING FRONT GRILL AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Jan 2, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL CRACKED OR BROKEN MULTI UES CONTATNERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGH PREP AREA AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FACUET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Dec 27, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS,ON THE LOWER SECTIONS OF PREP TABLES,ON INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL CRACKED OR BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,STEAM TABLES,PREP TABLES,COOLERS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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May 20, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS, BASEMENT ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD SPLATTERS AT WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 11, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED READY TO EAT FOOD.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP. INSTD TO DELIME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOOSE THRESHOLD AT SIDE EXIT DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, COMPLETELY IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Nov 16, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP.MUST REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG SIDE IN FURNANCE.MUST CLEAN.
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May 5, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL /DATE ALL FOODS PREP,COOKED IN COOLERS,FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED NO BARRIER, BETWEEN 3-COMP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Esperanzas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Esperanzas on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Esperanzas?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Las Esperanzas.
Has Las Esperanzas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Las Esperanzas have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Las Esperanzas 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 Esperanzas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Esperanzas is inspected around two times per year on average.
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