Playas Nayaritas 2
6000 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 16, 2026
Playas Nayaritas 2 was last inspected on July 16, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
July 16, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket inside of the 2-door prep cooler. Instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
13 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Noted top interior of ice machine not clean. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted aluminum foil used as shelf and equipment liner in kitchen, instructed to remove. Use proper shelf liners that are non-porous and smooth and easy to clean
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage when food is not in the original container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on main cook line covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage when food is not in the original container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on main cook line covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Found the three compartment sink not maintained; sink is leaking when water from three compartment is drained and waste water gets on the floor in food prep area. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper hot holding temperatures of tcs food. Observed cooked rice at 126f inside of the hot holding unit. Management instructed to keep all hot foods above 135f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the prep coolers and in the prep area. Observed ceviche at 45f, shrimp at 45f, and octopus at 47f. Management instructed to maintain all cold foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. See violation #21 for citation.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control log book from a licensed pest control company. Management instructed to have at least 2 pest inspection reports from the last year inside of the pest control log book and to maintain the log book on premises for review. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: The women's washroom door lacks a self-closing door device. Management instructed to install.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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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 valid proof of training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at the kitchen handwashing sinks. Instructed management to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy rust build up on the bottom shelves of multiple prep tables throughout the kitchen. Instructed to remove rust or replace shelving, and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found the cooks line handwashing sink faucet leaking. Must repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and dead insects inside the light shield covers in the washrooms and in the rear storage area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found no lighting inside the walk-in freezer. Instructed to provide adequate lighting and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dust build up on the washroom ventilation fan covers. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure and supplies on premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage when food is not in the original container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in front prep area with dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed tint foil on cooking equipment and bottom of prep tables. Must remove tint foil and provide all surfaces to be non-corrosive, smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a few water damaged ceiling tiles in rear storage room and inside men's washroom. Must repair/replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on light shield covers above rear prep tables. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous inspection summary report not posted in plain view of establishment customers. Manager was given today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b).
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure and supplies on the premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide both. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods at improper temperatures inside of the 2 door prep cooler. Observed shrimp at 48f, ceviche at 46-52.1f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 75# of food worth $300. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, tcs foods (ceviche) not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be consumed or discarded. Management instructed to date mark all ready-to-eat, tcs foods that are held more than 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 ice scoops stored inside of the ice machine bin. Management instructed to store all ice scoops in a clean container outside of the machine.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the freezers and door handles.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation #58 not corrected from report #2222341 on 9/14/18 not corrected: 58 - pa 100-0367: must provide allergen training certification. Management instructed that all certified food managers must have an allergen training certificate. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14: no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation#: 7-38-012. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11: no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367: must provide allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
License · Fail
3 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14: no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation#: 7-38-012(a). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11: no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-203.11: must install handwash sink directly adjacent to the 3 compartment sink. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15(a): observed 1/4" gap along bottom of rear exit door. Must provide tight fitting seal around all facility entryways to prevent the entry of pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: must provide splash guard between the handwash sink and the prep table.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(b): must store all clean utensils in an inverted position.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: observed raw bricks being used to elevate the mop sink. Must provide a smooth, non-porous, corrosion resistant, easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.14: must provide a self closing door for the toilet rooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367: must provide allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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