Pass

D Fruta la Vida

3739 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant ZIP 60647 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 29, 2026

D Fruta la Vida was last inspected on October 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 29, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical2 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at both prep handsinks and in washroom. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the floor/walls/ceiling of the reach in freezers throughout. Must remove excess ice, detail 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 loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical11 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed in rear prep the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: NOTED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP HANGING ABOVE SANITIZED EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP BEHIND COUNTER. ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken ice scooper being stored in ice machine. Instructed to replace scooper & on how to properly store ice scoop between uses.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the walk in cooler. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the reach in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 comp sink in rear prep middle basin pipe leaking and wrapped in plastic. Instructed to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on floor near conveyor belt in rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing. Damaged, and broken floor tiles in the hall leading to rear exit. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed in rear prep at 3 comp sink water damaged wall breaking and painty peeling also noted wall base falling off. Instructed to repair 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 water in the handsink in rear prep dish area slowly draining. Instructed to correct issue and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at hand sink at front serving areas.must provide

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Found no hot water at premises, water heater broken and in process of being replaced. Currently water at 67.5f. Priority violation. Citation issued. 7-38-030c.hot water tank installed during inspection.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean behind and under heavy equipment.must clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the microwave.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Repair the wall around the electrical panels and the ceiling next to the rear exit door.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no working ventilation fan in the washroom closest to the front food prep area. Management instructed to repair or replace the ventilation fan.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease and debris on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment. Management instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the ceiling of the middle food prep area with food debris and splashes.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap provided at the front prep area exposed hand washing sink next to the cash register and at the exposed hand washing sink in the rear food prep area where the grill and deep fryers are located. Management instructed to provide hand soap at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      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: Observed no paper towels provided at the front prep area exposed hand washing sink next to the cash register and at the exposed hand washing sink in the rear food prep area where the grill and deep fryers are located. Management instructed to provide paper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). See violation #10 above for citation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a working thermometer inside of the walk-in cooler.

      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: Observed 14 live small flying insects on the walls of the front food prep area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 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: Clean the interior of the prep cooler and microwave.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Repair and repaint the water stained ceiling drywall in the rear food prep areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the rear food prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No certified food manager was present while tcs foods (ice cream, sandwiches, etc.) were being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without a valid allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight pink build up inside ice machine. Must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: The previous core violations from report #2398055 dated on 05/02/19 not corrected-#55 must clean debris build up from floor along wall bases throughout premises, #56 must clean filters at hood of cooking equipment. Instructed manager said previous core violations must be corrected by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  8. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN/PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH AND LOWER SHELVES OF GRILL TABLE

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM OVEN

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK AREA

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN DINING AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN ADDITONAL TOILET ROOM,MISSING WALL BASE IN MIDDLE PREP AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE,COVER OPENING IN WALL NEAR REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical10 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pic on site to demonstrate knowledge.must be on site at all times.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in rear main kitchen/prep area.must provide a hand sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no date markings on tcs ready to eat foods stored inside of coolers for more than 24 hours such as in walk in cooler-12qts. Pecan yogurt.9qts. Strawberry yogurt,8qts. Mango yogurt,2lbs. Sliced strawberries,4lbs. Cooked chicken,2lbs. Cooked eye of round,1lbs. Salsa,4lbs. Sliced ham,3lbs. Cheese cake.front prep cooler-pichers of 1gal.coconut yogurt,2.5 gal. Plain base,1 gal. Mango base,2.5 gal. Strawberry base,.5 gal. Oreo base,1 gal. Pecan yogurt,1 gal. Strawberry yogurt,1 gal. Passion fruit yogurt,1.5 gal. Sour cream.3- door glass reach in cooler-large plastic containers of 5 gal.passion fruit yogurt,5 gal. Strawberry yogurt,5 gal.pecan yogurt,5 gal. Plain yogurt,5 gal. Creama. Product was discarded by manager.must have proper date markings on tcs ready to eat foods.appx.14lbs. -45 gallons.$500.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed an incomplete pest control logbook.observed no sds for pesticides that is being used in business.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(c)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on dish and lower shelves of grill table.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from oven.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove drain line hose from front prep area hand sink to a open site floor drain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor along wall bases throughout premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor in hot water tank area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace hole in wall in dining area,ceiling in poor repair in additonal toilet room,missing wall base in middle prep area near ice machine,cover opening in wall near rear 3- compartment sink. Damaged floor tiles in rear area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean filters at hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from report #2184660 7/17/18. #36-observed no temperature measuring device in front hot holding units for the empanadas.must provide.#47-observed torn refrigerator gaskets on 3- door cooler under the juicing area.must repair and maintain.#58-observed no food allergen training certificates on site.all food managers must obtain and maintain.(priority foundation 7-42-090)

      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 ready to eat foods are being prepared,handled and served such as(corn,cheese sauce,ham,eggs,etc) must be on site at all times.manager arrived on site at 11:00 a.m.(priority foundation-7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no idph food handlers certificates for employees.must provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: - found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued.

      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: - found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      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 time/temperature control for safety food not properly date labeled. Instructed facility to label all time/temperature control for safety foods held longer than 24 hours and to maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: - found no temperature measuring device inside the front hot holding unit for the empanadas. Instructed facility to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: - observed ice scoops resting inside ice bins. Instructed facility to store in a clean, sanitary manner and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: - observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the three door cooler under the juicing area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: - observed a small leak below the rear three compartment sink middle compartment. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: - found no allergen training certificates on site. Instructed facility that all city of chicago certified food services managers must maintain certificates on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusty food storage shelving inside walk-in cooler. Must repaint or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation inside ventilation vents in customers washroom. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed items in rear food storage area not elevated 6inches off the floor. Must elevate items 6inches off floor/wall and maintain.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Noted some food items inside walk in cooler not properly labeled. Instructed to label all food items with product name, prepared by date and/or used by date.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted slight discoloration inside the upper compartment of ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.must also clean, defrost and maintain walk in freezer with ice build up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink of front prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  13. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair baseboard around the walls in rear food prep area.

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