Langosta Nayarita of Chicago, LLC

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 8 rat droppings in facility. Observed rat droppings in utility room and in bar. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, remove rat droppings and clean affected areas. Recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 5/6/2026. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets on both doors of small two door cold holding unit in prep area. Instructed to repair or replace damaged gaskets on both doors of small two door cold holding unit in prep area and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rust on two shelving units in walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust from two shelving units in walk in cooler, non food contact surfaces shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention device on utility sink. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on utility sink so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: Rear door in prep area not protected, approx 1/4 inch gap at bottom of door. Instd to repair same so as to be tight fitting and protected

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

Inspector’s note: Knives improperly stored inbetween prep coolers. Instd to store properly in protected manner (ex knife rack)

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards heavily stained at prep line. Instd to remove stains or replace boards and maintain at all times

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive ice accumulation in upright freezer. Instd to remove excessive ice and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Small leaks at pipe underneath bar 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of single door freezer with build up of ice. Instructed person in charge to remove ice and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of single door freezer with build up of ice. Instructed person in charge to remove ice and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed small gap at base of front entrance door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty surfaces on shelving units in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no visible backflow device on ice machine in bar area. Instructed to install backflow device so that device can be easily accessed and serviced.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in office/ storage room. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain. Observed floor drain in dishwashing area underneath three compartment sink missing cover. Instructed to replace cover and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed decorative straw sheet covering ceiling in bar. Instructed to remove decorative straw sheet. Ceilings must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice not protected during food storage observed a glass bottle of tequila and cream soda pop,a plastic bottle of lime juice and ice scoop stored down inside of ice in ice machine. Instructed manager to remove items and discard ice that is used for human consumption.must not store items inside of ice at any time.(cos)(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stopper at kitchen 3- compartment sink .must remove rust from grease trap at rear 3- comp sink.must apply a sealant or paint raw wood underneath greeting booth.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from grill table.must defrost ice build up from reach in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on staff toilet room door adjacent to kitchen.must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must remove, elevate or organize articles from mop sink basin and floor in same area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields with end caps on light in juicing area.