Pass

La Puerta Negra Cantina Grill

7124 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626

Restaurant ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 17, 2026

La Puerta Negra Cantina Grill was last inspected on July 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 17, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Found no hand washing signage at preparation areas and 2nd floor bar.must provide.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Some upper areas of the ice machine are in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Cooks line large cutting board in poor repair with deep blackened grooves and stains. Must replace or resurface.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted a raw wooden 2x4 mounted on the wall behind the prep box freezer. Instructed to remove or seal to be smooth. Cleanable and non-absorbent.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All unnecessary items stored throughout the basement and the west stairwell closet ie: piled dishes, must be removed from the premises, sored elevated and organized to prevent pest harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.