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Juanitas Kitchen

6859 S Loomis Blvd, Chicago, IL 60636

Restaurant ZIP 60636 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 20, 2026

Juanitas Kitchen was last inspected on August 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

August 20, 2026 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical2 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Facility added a scoop ice cream tubs station in dining room without providing a hand wash sink, instructed to provide a hand wash sink or remove ice cream station. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: Found a large 20 lbs pot of cooked rice held at 105.4f, per manager "rice was cooked 6 hours a go" and left on counter top. Instructed to keep cold TCS food held at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Rice was discarded valued at $200.

    Official wording (code 22)

    Proper cold holding temperatures

  • GeneralFood temperature

    Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

    Inspector’s note: Improper Thawing methods, Found frozen fish being thawed in a bucket filled with cold water on counter Top, instructed to thaw according to health code, ie.

    Official wording (code 35)

    Approved thawing methods used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Chipped wall behind clean pot and pans rack, instructed manager to provide a durable smooth surface.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some residue underneath the grill on the table that it sits on; intructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The vents in the hooded system need cleaning; clean vents.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork 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 policy must be provided and maintained.(priority foundation 7-38-010)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along the bottom of the front entry door must make tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease build up from interior of oven, grill table ,legs and wheel bases & drip tray of grill table.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace broken concrete around floor drain underneath 3- 3-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose caulking on interior ventilation hood at cooking equipment.

      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 one of two food managers must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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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.