Pass

La Patrona

3046 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 29, 2026

La Patrona was last inspected on July 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

July 29, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor and shelves in storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no outside commercial dumpster on site. Instructed manager to provide outside commercial dumpster for proper waste disposal. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no operable ventilation fan in washroom. Instructed manager to provide operable mechanical ventilation in washroom.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed containers of bulk ingredients in ktichen area under prep table with out labels with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all bulk items not in original container.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • 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 require food handlers to attain training and retain certificates on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods (EGGS) by asterisking them to a footnote that states: "These items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have medical conditions." INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-302.14 no chemical test strip kit on site for testing sanitizer strength at 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain on-site. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    5 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employee health policies on site during the time of inspection for all food and conditional employees. Instructed to provide and maintain on-site for review. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-010. No citation issued.

      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: No written policy posted on site or items outlined in the policy are available for responding to vomit and diarrheal events that can occur in the establishment. Instructed to provide and maintain on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation.#7-38-005. No citation issued.

      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: Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods (EGGS) by asterisking them to a footnote that states: "These items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have medical conditions." INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. ?

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed all cooling units on the premise not working at the required temperature of 41f or below during the time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority violation. #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on site for testing internal temperatures of food. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR THE FACILITY WAS AVAILABLE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No chemical test strip kit on site for testing sanitizer strength at 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain on-site. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in the rear prep area as well as storage space. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.