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Los Primos Fresh Market & Taqueria LLC

4935-4937 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60638

Grocery Store ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jul 1, 2026

Los Primos Fresh Market & Taqueria LLC was last inspected on July 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 1, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical2 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed pink mold like substance on interior of ice machine. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain. (ice not used for human consumption)

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 5lbs of chorizo in prep area at improper cold holding temperature of 53.4 f. Instructed person in charge that all cold held foods must be at 41f and below. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued. (person in charge voluntarily discarded and denatured 5lbs of chorizo at a cost of $30.).

    Official wording (code 22)

    Proper cold holding temperatures

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed deli cooler in taqueria in need of cleaning around gaskets and interior. Instructed person in charge to 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 items stored on floor in dry storage area (sodas, juice, etc.) instructed person in charge to elevate all items at least six inches from floor and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler's certificates on site. Instructed person in charge to direct food handlers to obtain updated training and maintain.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Multi use equipment improperly stored on floor. Instd to elevate and invert.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Slow draining handwash sink in taqueria warewashing area. Instd to repair and maintain properly draining

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4in gap at bottom of exterior door to parking area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in butcher area with deep dark scoring. Instructed the person in charge to replace or replace so the surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

      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 splatters on interior of 2-door cooler in rear of taqueria near three-compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to 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 damage to the bottom of the wall near the rear exterior door. Instructed person in charge 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 items stored on the floor in the dry storage area (all bottled beverages). Instructed the person in charge to organize all items to at least six inches from the floor on shelving.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on between entrance doors of taqueria. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on fan guards in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to 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 openings in walls along baseboards near rear door. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed chorizo hanging in prep area at improper temperature 64.2f. Instructed manager to discard. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure for consumer advisory on menu. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed packaged food items displayed for customer service and not properly labeled with ingredients, net weight, business name and address. Instructed manager to properly label all food items.

      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 1/4" gap on bottom side of left grocery entrance door, 1/4" gap on bottom left door of taqueria, 1/4" gap on bottom of rear exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observe food equipment stored on floor in taqueria. Instructed manager to elevate all multi-use equipment and utensils off floor.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed disposable cups stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine, dust buildup on fan guards in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on hand washing sink in taqueria prep area. Instructed manager 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 dust buildup on ceiling vents in prep, sales and storage areas. Instructed manager to 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 openings in walls along baseboards near rear door. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing food handler training for employees. All employees must provide food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Handwash sinks in toilet rooms at improper temperatures 50f-80f. Instd to have 100f-120f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler drain line draining into handwash sink in meat/deli prep area. Instd to route to proper drain. Priority violation 7-38-030

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Prep cooler in taqueria prep area not on. Instd to have on and able to maintain 41f or below at all times. Priority 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink in taqueria not connected. Instd to repair and have fully functional (110f miminum) with grease interceptor and faucet reaching each compartment. Priority foundation 7-38-025

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  7. No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.