La Ruta
6553 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
Restaurant ZIP 60629 Risk 2 (Medium)
No Entry · as of Dec 9, 2025
La Ruta was last inspected on December 9, 2025 with a result of “No Entry”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
December 9, 2025 · Non-Inspection
Result: No Entry
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
3 critical4 general 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: No employee health policy in place. Instd to have a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
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: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies effected against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-010
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: No handwash sink in bar/prep area. Instd to provide handwash sink in same area with 100f-120f hot running water under city pressure, soap and hand drying provision, and handwash sign. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Missing food temperature measuring device. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Mssing thermometer in refrigeration unit. Instd to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No chlirine chemical test kit on site. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: No hot running water under city pressure. Instd to provide 110f at 3-compartment sink, and 100-120f at all handsinks. Priority 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.