La Iguanita Restaurant

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 5, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Handwash sink in rear prep area not accessible, equipment in basin of sink. Instd to have basin clear and accessible for handwashing at all times. Equipment removed during inspection. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: No handwash cleanser at handwash sink in rear prep area. Instd to provide at handwash sink at all times. Soap provided during inspection. See above for violation issued. 7-38-030(c) priority foundation

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: No hand drying provision at handwash sink in rear prep area. Instd to provide at handwash sink at all times. Paper towels provided during inspection. See above for violation issued. 7-38-030(c) priority foundation

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow device on ice machine. Instd to install backflow on ice machine and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Ice machine improperly draining into bucket. Instd to have properly draining into floor drain and maintain

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

2. Jun 14, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of gaskets of sliding door coolers in the rear prep and front prep area cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of food debris and residue on walls and floor in rear prep area near window. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing wall outlet covers and gaps around the windowsill in the kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to repair and seal areas for the prevention of pest harborage and entry.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Jun 7, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 live ants in the rear prep area crawling along the wall. Instructed the person in charge to remove all insect activity, inform pest control of the need for additional service, and clean and sanitize areas. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of gaskets of sliding door coolers in the rear prep area and front prep area cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of food debris and residue on walls and floor in rear prep area near window. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing wall outlet covers and gaps around the windowsill in the kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to repair and seal areas for the prevention of pest harborage and entry.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Jun 27, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed large tightly covered containers of the following time/temperature control for safety foods at improper cold holding tempeatures in the two door refrigerator: beans 48.5f, rice 50.2 f, and chorizo 50.5f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 20 lbs of products worth $50.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (sugar). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2567437 on 10/22/22 was not corrected: #58-no allergen training as required for all city of chicago ceritified managers. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such as eggs, chicken, steak, etc) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Nov 22, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing sign at rear handwashing sink, maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

     Inspector’s note: Found baskets of tortilla chips stacked on top of each other. Instructed to separate or cover, maintain.

     Official wording (code 15)

     Food separated and protected

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside of prep coolers. Must provide working thermometer inside all refrigeration units, maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Found approximately 1/4"-1/2" gap on bottom of rear and front exterior doors. Instructed to repair to make tight fitting, maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Found door gasket of rc cooler in poor repair, repaired with duct tape. Instructed to remove duct tape and repair properly/replace, maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacle in unisex restroom, maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found cardboard on floor of rear prep area. Instructed to remove and maintain for ease of cleaning.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must hang soiled mops to dry, maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 6/2/21 report 2510615 not corrected. No allergen training as required for all city of chicago ceritified managers. Instructed to obtain training and maintain verification on site. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued. Must correct the above violation.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted. Instructed to obtain and maintain verification at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Found no food handler training certificates for employees. Instructed to obtain and maintain verification on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Jun 2, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy. Instd to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies effective against norovirus and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Single service utensils improperly stored with mouth piece exposed. Instd to store properly (i.e. Handle up)

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 4/26/19 report 2285836 not corrected. No allergen training as required for all city of chicago ceritified managers. Inst to obtain training and maintain verification on site. Priority foundation 7-42-090

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: See 60

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Apr 26, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no labels on prepped tcs foods inside coolers. Must properly label all prepped tcs foods with discard date no more than 7 day from preparation date. Must correct and maintain same. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside of prep coolers. Must provide working thermometer inside all refrigeration units. Must maintain same

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavily stained cutting board, with deep groves in front prep area. Must resurface or replace cutting board at a frequency to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago certified food managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Oct 19, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Observed front cutting board discolored and pitted, instructed to replace. Also observed rear two door cooler handle broken off, instructed to repair.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Observed the wall begind the front hand sink in poor repair, instructed to repair/recaulk.

9. Jul 15, 2016 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Facilities to maintain proper temperature

     Inspector’s note: Facilities do not maintain proper temperature. Observed the 2 door prep cooler in the rear prep area at 50f. The cooler was used to store potentially hazardous foods such as chicken and beef. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 40f. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

     Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures inside of the prep coolers. Observed chicken at 49.4f, beef at 47.4f, eggs at 45.4f, chorizo at 44.1f, cooked rice at 46.1f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 75# of food worth $900. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

     Inspector’s note: Observed dishes and utensils being washed and rinsed at the 3 compartment sink without being sanitized. Management instructed that all dishes and utensils must be sanitized in 100ppm chlorine at the 3 compartment sink. Critical violation 7-38-030.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Observed frozen foods being stored in plastic grocery bags in the chest freezer. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Clean the grease and food debris on the prep table that supports the grill. Clean the grease from the ventilation filters.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Clean the floor of the rear prep area especially behind the chest freezer.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Clean the food debris and grease from the wall in the rear food prep area.

10. Dec 8, 2015 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Nov 30, 2015 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink not maintained, faucet unable to extend to each basin (middle only), also pipe leaking underneath, and putty at bottom divider interior. Instd to repair same, free of leaks, faucet able to extend to each 3-compartment and remove putty. Citation issued 7-38-030 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Aluminum foil on storage shelves. Intsd to remove foil so as surfaces to be smooth, even easily cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Excessive grease on floor in rear along wallbase. Instd to remove grease and maintain area.

12. Jul 27, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor under cooking line along wallbase with grease, debris accumulation. Clean same and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling in front prep area not clean, and with worn surfaces. Instd to clean and paint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to provide proper records, logs.

13. Jul 2, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed shelf near stove containing rust. Remove rust and restore shelf to a smooth easily cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of 3 compartment sink unclean with grease accumulation. Clean and maintain exterior of 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors unclean under and behind large equipment, in corners and along walls. Clean and maintain floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed walls in rear kitchen behind handsink, mop sink and 3 compartment sink unclean with grease and dirt accumulation. Clean all walls and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at faucet at 3 compartment sink. Repair leak at faucet and maintain 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken thermometer in refrigerator. Install and maintian working thermometers in all refrigerators. Check temperatures regularly

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed cabinet under 3 hand sink with clutter. Clean out cabinet and maintian in a sanitary condition.

14. Jun 23, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor vioaltions not corrected from 5/9/13 #1335443 #33 paint interior shelves of two door reach in cooler, shelves rusty, clean interior of chest freezer. #38 must install backflow device on utility sink as required. 7-42-090 (serious)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed shelf near stove containing rust. Remove rust and restore shelf to a smooth easily cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of 3 compartment sink unclean with grease accumulation. Clean and maintain exterior of 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors unclean under and behind large equipment, in corners and along walls. Clean and maintain floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed walls in rear kitchen behind handsink, mop sink and 3 compartment sink unclean with grease and dirt accumulation. Clean all walls and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at faucet at 3 compartment sink. Repair leak at faucet and maintain 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken thermometer in refrigerator. Install and maintian working thermometers in all refrigerators. Check temperatures regularly.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed cabinet under 3 hand sink with clutter. Clean out cabinet and maintian in a sanitary condition.

15. May 9, 2013 Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Paint interior shelves of two door reach in cooler; shelves rusty. Clean interior of chest freezer. Clean exterior of knife rack in rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must install a backflow device on utility sink as required.