La Cocinita Food Truck Chicago

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 9, 2026 Pass

   License · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and grease build up on sides of cooking equipment. Must 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 dirt and debris inside light shields covers in rear of food truck. Must 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 unused upright tall refrigerator not in use. Must repair or remove from food truck.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Jun 6, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean exterior area between cooking equipment to remove grease.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a small amount of grease on the floor under cooking equipment; instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Jul 9, 2024 Pass

   License · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed spice containers on storage shelf without a label.instructed to provide the common name on all containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the 1 door refrigeration unit.instructed to replace the torn door gasket and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the interior of the microwave and the 1 door refrigeration unit and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4. Aug 24, 2022 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Jul 6, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of all cooking equipment,coolers with grease and debris. Must 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: Floors under and behind the deep fryer, cooking equipment and three compartment sink with excessive grease. Must clean and 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 violations from 11-17-20 report #2456674 not corrected. #38- 6-202.15- found screening of ceiling vents torn(holes). Must replace.56-#: 6-303.11--found 1 light fixture not operational. Must repair. Must repair all. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

6. Nov 17, 2020 Pass

   License · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Found screening of ceiling vents torn(holes). Must replace.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found 1 light fixture not operational. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Jun 7, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. 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: Observed no procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Jun 6, 2018 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. May 22, 2018 Fail

   License · Fail

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

     Inspector’s note: Unable to provide a complete pest control log book. Must provide a complete pest control log book. Serious violation 7-38-020.

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

     Inspector’s note: Unable to provide original city of chicago sanitation certificate. Must provide original sanitation certificate. Serious violation 7-38-012.

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 06/10/17 report#2060050 violation #38 found leak under 3-compartment sink. Serious violation 7-42-090.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dirt build up on ceiling ventilation vents. Must clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on wall underneath 3-compartment sink. Must clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light in rear of food truck. Must repair/replace and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on light shield covers. Must clean and maintain.

10. Jun 24, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling potentially hazardous food. (handles beef, chicken, etc.) serious violation. 7-38-012. Must provide original city of chicago sanitation certificate.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease and dust build up on ventilation hoods above hot holding area/grill. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found leak under 3 compartment sink. Found water leaking on to floor of vehicle and also leaking from under vehicle onto the street. Must repair and maintain.

11. Jun 10, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Found handsink blocked and not accessible. Hand sink found with pans and utensils stored inside. When turned hot water handle, no water came out of faucet. Instructed must have hot & water, soap and paper towels at all times. Hand sink may only be used for washing hands. Hand sink must be accessible at all times. Operator removed items from sink basin, and turned on the hot water. Hot water found at 92.1F. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of Chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (pork, rice, etc.) being cooked and served. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found hot water temperature at 92.3F at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed must have 120F available at all times to properly wash, rinse and sanitize utensils. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease and dust build up on ventilation hoods above hot holding area/grill. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found leak under 3 compartment sink. Found water leaking on to floor of vehicle and also leaking from under vehicle onto the street. Must repair and maintain.

12. Jan 24, 2017 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: New license #2458565 must be printed a minimum of two inches in height on lateral sides of the truck.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must verify and demonstrate that the fresh water tank is self-draining.

13. Jan 18, 2017 Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Truck not insect/rodent proofed. All windows, must be screened on all sides and tight fitting including sliding windows.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: New license #2458565 must be printed a minimum of two inches in height on lateral sides of the truck.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excessive rust on shelving inside the tall reach-in cooler. Must remove rust or replace shelving.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Holes surrounding piping next to grill improperly sealed with expanding foam. Must re-seal with material that is smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide stoppers for the three compartment sink. Must verify and demonstrate that the fresh water tank is self-draining.

14. Jan 10, 2017 Fail

    License · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Fresh water inlet not protected on the exterior of the truck. Lock on inlet not operational. Fresh water inlet must properly lock.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Truck not insect/rodent proofed. All windows, ceiling vents must be screened on all sides and tight fitting including sliding windows. Holes in the flooring to open ground surrounding piping next to grill. Must seal. No pest control log book. Must provide log book with all required documentation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: New license #2458565 must be printed a minimum of two inches in height on lateral sides of the truck.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excessive rust on shelving inside the tall reach-in cooler. Must remove rust or replace shelving.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide stoppers for the three compartment sink. Must verify and demonstrate that the fresh water tank is self-draining.

15. Dec 21, 2016 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

16. Dec 14, 2016 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations