Traspasada Restaurant

3144 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

TRAPASADA RESTAURANT, located at 3144 N California Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on October 17, 2025, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations. Across 19 recorded inspections, TRAPASADA RESTAURANT has consistently maintained a low-risk status.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Jun 26, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 13, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Mar 31, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Apr 3, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 4, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
52
Aug 3, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Dec 5, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
May 16, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 30, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 31, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 28, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 7, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jun 18, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
May 10, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 25, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Oct 17, 2025 Inspection
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF RICE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED COVERED WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED IN COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT THE TWO SAUCE COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASE COVING ALONG THE WALL AND WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BASE COVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES PROPERLY COVED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)