La Lagartija
132 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
Restaurant ZIP 60607 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 6, 2026
La Lagartija was last inspected on August 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
August 6, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general1 paperwork-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Handwash sinks in both prep areas not acessible. Handwash sink in front prep area blocked by large cooler. Handwash sink in rear prep/warewashing area with equipment in basin of sink and mop buckets in front of sink. Instd to have handwash sinks accessible at all times. Cooler and equipment in basin were moved during inspection. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwash cleanser at handwash sink in front prep area. Instd to provide at all times. Soap provided during inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). See above for violation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Small bowls being used as dispensing utensils and submerged in containers of food (steak, pork, soup). Instd to remove and provide proper dispensing utensils with handle above food.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training for city of chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the prep cold holding unit, such as 20 lbs of cooked steak at 51.5f and 5lbs of pork at 51.7f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 25lbs at $200.all cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: "observed no disclosure/reminder for consumer advisory on menu presented for all animal food products that can be ordered raw or undercooked (ex: sunny side eggs, steaks, and service). The facility has used electronic menus due to health concerns and has instructed to provide consumer advisory on all menus (print and electronic). (refer to cdph consumer advisory guide on the cdph website - link below) priority foundation 7-38-005 "no citation issued
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour, beans, peppers, and sugar). The instructed person in charge of all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with the contents' names.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: "observed no disclosure/reminder for consumer advisory on menu presented for all animal food products that can be ordered raw or undercooked (ex: sunny side eggs, steaks, and service). The facility has used electronic menus due to health concerns and has instructed to provide consumer advisory on all menus (print and electronic). (refer to cdph consumer advisory guide on the cdph website - link below) priority foundation 7-38-005 "
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: No pest control log book on site. All retail food establishments shall contract with a licensed illinois exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. A log book shall be kept for twelve (12) months and include a copy of the service reports and the pest control company’s illinois department of public (idph) health license number. Instructed to provide for new 1006 license. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no commercial garbage pick up for the new 1006 license. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b).
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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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.