La Costa
4472 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 8, 2026
La Costa was last inspected on July 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
July 8, 2026 · License Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11: observed damaged gasket on small one door cold holding unit near entrance to front prep area. Instructed to repair or replace damaged gasket on small one door cold holding unit near entrance to front prep area and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed grease buildup on right side exterior of fryer cabinet next to flat top grill. Instructed to clean right side exterior of fryer cabinet next to flat top grill and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed ice buildup around sides of entrance to walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice buildup around walk in freezer door and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed all necessary items not on premises for complying with procedure available on site when employees respond to vomitting or diarrheal events. Instructed to obtain and maintain on premises all necessary items to follow the written procedure for employees to follow when responding to vomitting or diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed reminder statement on menu not including the word shellfish and the words may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Observed disclosure statement not stating that animal derived foods with an asterisk are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Instructed to update reminder and disclosure statements on menu. Priority foundation violation
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: Observed opening at base of front entrance outer door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance. Observed openings in corners and at base and around sides of exterior dry storage area. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 damaged gasket on right door of small two door cold holding unit across from fryers. Instructed to repair or replace damaged gasket on small two door cold holding unit across from fryers and maintain. Observed damaged gasket on small one door cold holding unit near entrance to front prep area. Instructed to repair or replace damaged gasket on small one door cold holding unit near entrance to front prep area and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on interior of cabinets underneath fryers and on right side exterior of fryer cabinet next to flat top grill. Instructed to clean interior of all fryer cabinets and right side exterior of fryer cabinet next to flat top grill and maintain. Observed grease and rust like buildup on lower shelf of prep table underneath flat top grill. Instructed to clean lower shelf of prep table underneath flat top grill and maintain. Observed rust like buildup on lower shelf of small prep table to the left of fryer. Instructed to clean lower shelf of small prep table to the left of fryer and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed opening in rear of outside grease container lid. Instructed to replace outside grease container lid and maintain tight fitting lid on outside grease container. Priority foundation violation
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged white strip above entrance of walk in freezer door. Instructed to repair or replace damaged white strip above entrance of walk in freezer door and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup around sides of entrance to walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice buildup around walk in freezer door and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease and black buildup on filters in hood. Instructed to clean filters in hood and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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