La Catedral Express
4720 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 17, 2026
La Catedral Express was last inspected on April 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
April 17, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 critical1 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at multiple handwashing sinks in facility. Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in first floor westside washrooms used by employees. Instructed to post clearly visible signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed leaking drainpipe of handwashing sink in prep area near cookline. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe of handwashing sink in prep area near cookline and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at multiple handwashing sinks in facility. Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in first floor westside washrooms used by employees. Instructed to post clearly visible signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 46.8-55.4f. Observed cold tcs foods, cheese(47.8f), chicken(48.2f), ham(46.8f), turkey(50.9f) and bacon(55.4f) held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $75 weighing 8lbs priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed boxes and buckets stored on floor in rear dry storage. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and nonfood items in facility at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe of handwashing sink in prep area near cookline. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe of handwashing sink in prep area near cookline and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed dumpster with missing lid, creating opening. Instructed to replace dumpster lid and maintain tight fitting lid on dumpster. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handsinks in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing signage at all handsinks.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior side of door for ice machine in need of cleaning. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed front prep handsink next to cold hold unit in need of partition. Instructed person in charge to provide partition to protect cutting board on prep cooler from contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed items (soda, buckets) stored on floor in rear dry storage room. Instructed person in charge that all itmes must be maintain at least six inches from floor at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear exterior doors leading to parking lot/dumpster area to have 1/4 gap at bottom. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain for the prevention of pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Facilty unable to locate grease trap for conveyance of waste water from dishmachine. Instructed person in charge to locate or install grease trap.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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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.