Pass

La Rocha

2959 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 7, 2026

La Rocha was last inspected on October 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

October 7, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general2 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed nonworking lights in rear of prep area with three compartment sink, exit door and hot water tank. Instructed to repair or replace nonworking lights to increase light intensity in said area.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: At time of inspection facility provided no food handler training certificates for food handlers. Instructed to provide food handler certificates for all food handlers.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: At time of inspection facility provided no or expired allergen awareness training certificates for employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates. Instructed to provide valid proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer in prep cooler. Instd to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceramic/clay drinking cups and bowls on site. Instd to ensure cups and bowls are lead free or lead safe levels and maintain documentation of such on site; or remove from premise

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting board at prep line with dark stains. Instd to clean and sanitize cutting boards and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink fauce leaking. Instd to repair and maintain same

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  3. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed build-up of debris and residue on floors under shelving and equipment. Instructed person in charge

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids.priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris and residue on floors under shelving and equipment. Instructed person in charge

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2597691 not corrected; #38 observed rear exterior door with 1/2in gap on right side. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain #47-observed tape used to repair door handle on freezer. Instructed the person in charge to remove and repair. #57-observed no food handler certificates on site for food handler employees. Instructed person in charge to direct food employees to obtain food handler training and maintain certificates on site. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear exterior door with 1/2in gap on right side. 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 tape used to repair door handle on freezer. Instructed the person in charge to remove and repair.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on yellow wall near three-compartment sink in middle prep area. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site for food handler employees. Instructed person in charge to direct food employees to obtain food handler training and maintain certificates on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for pic at the time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to acquire allergen training and retain certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels in the washroom at the washbowl sink nor at the hand-sink in the prep area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the front prep cold holding unit, such as 1lbs of beef at 51.5f, 2lbs rice at 50.1f and 12 eggs at 50.7f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 4lbs at $30. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in plastic grocery bags in the freezer and refrigerator. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak at three compartment sink in rear prep area at drainpipe. Obesrved minor leak at faucet at three compartment sink in front prep area. Instructed 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 grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, furnace/boiler room, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical12 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST HAVE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

      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: Inspector Comments: MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS OR ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND MAINTAIN.

      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: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPS FOR REAR DOOR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. REMOVE PLASTIC.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PANS WHILE STORED

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.13 Inspector Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE 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: Inspector Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR AND DOOR JAM AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN SHELVING IN PREP AREA.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: REPAIR CHIPPED PAINT FROM WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.16 Inspector Comments: REPAIR LOOSE WALL HOOKS FOR MOP DRYING IN UTILITY CLOSET AND MAINTAIN

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR BACK DOOR AND MAINTAIN

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, FILTER ON VENT HOOD, DOORS/WALLS IN REAR, AND VENT. MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR AREA

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical12 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Must have signed employee health policy on site for all employees.(priority foundation 7-38-010)

      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: Must obtain and maintain vomit and diarrhea clean up kit and procedure.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Must have consumer advisory and disclosure for menu on raw/undercooked items (eggs, carne asada etc).(priority foundation 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide internal thermometer inside cooler.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label bulk containers or items not in original package and maintain.

      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: Must provide weather strips for rear door to make tight fitting. Remove plastic.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must invert pans while stored.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of microwave 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: Clean interior of cooler and refrigerator and door jam and maintain. Clean shelving in prep area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Repair chipped paint from walls in food prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Repair loose wall hooks for mop drying in utility closet and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Replace damaged floor tiles in rear near back door and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor throughout prep area, filter on vent hood, doors/walls in rear, and vent. Maintain all of the above.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing light bulb in mop sink closet and burnt out light in rear area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food managers. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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