Libertad Sur

1835 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 9, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Libertad Sur's 47 doesn't quite reach.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

License

2 major violations. 11 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND KITCHEN SIDE DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE STOPPER HANDLE ON BASEMENT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUS REPLACE SOME HEAVILY SOILED DISH RACKS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK THREADED FAUCET.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY PIPE AT 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SEAL GAP ALONG WINDOW SILL IN DINING AREA,GAPS ALONG WALL BASE IN BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR PATIO DOORS IN REAR DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND LEGS OF FRONT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Libertad Sur last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Libertad Sur on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Libertad Sur?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Libertad Sur.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Libertad Sur means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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