Pass

La Cocina de Irma

4224 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 1, 2026

La Cocina de Irma was last inspected on April 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

April 1, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in front drawer cooler. Instructed manager to provide operable thermometers in all coolers.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at handwashing sink inside washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine wasteline draining inside 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to remove wasteline from 3-compartment sink and properly connect to floor drain.

    Official wording (code 52)

    Sewage & waste water properly disposed

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation fan not operable inside washroom. Instucted manager to repair ventilation fan and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed missing allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris on interior of microwave. Instructed person in charge to clean 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: Observed pipe leaking at front handsink. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on filters in hood system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to invert plates and bowls located in front prep area to prevent miscellaneus forms of contamination.

      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: Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable splash guard on handsink located in front and rear prep to prevnt contamination to dishes dryinh on racks and food cooking on stove.

      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 bottom shelving units of prep tables in rear prep area with dried food debris. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on 1 compartment sink. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles inside of unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on washroom door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      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 handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.