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Los Barriles

3548 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Los Barriles appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited three times.

Los Barriles' latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE WORKING,ACCURATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS ON TOP OF KITCHEN PREP TABLE WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Apr 2, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN 3 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS.
49
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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78
May 30, 2023
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIDING DOOR WITH SCREW NEAR HANDLE AND SMALL OPENING OF TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SCREW FROM DOOR AND REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT OPENING.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD SHELF LINER ON SHELF IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPLACE WITH SHELF LINER THAT IS EASILY CLEANED AND NOT ABSORBENT.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AND LEAKING FAUCET IN WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP AND AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF OUTLET COVERS IN KITCHEN NEXT TO TWO DOOR COOLER AND BEHIND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND FRYER AND OVEN WITH BUILDUP NEAR BASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN KITCHEN FLOOR IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FLOOR OF BASEMENT NEAR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR IN FRONT OF BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENT COVER IN WOMENS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Barriles last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Barriles on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Barriles?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Barriles.

Has Los Barriles' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Los Barriles have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Barriles 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 Los Barriles inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Barriles is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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