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La Cocina De Carmelita

2300 S Throop St

Last inspected Oct 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was La Cocina De Carmelita last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Fail”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 8 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from Oct 7, 2026 to Oct 7, 2026.
Has La Cocina De Carmelita ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 7, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

License

Oct 7, 2026

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 5Other

Official Wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES NOT TURNING ON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official Wording

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO MVP LICENSE NUMBER ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MVP LICENSE NUMBER ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s Notes

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST HAVE RECORD OF VISITS WITH THE VIN NUMBER AND A COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), NO CITATION ISSUED

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROIVDE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH A LID ON THE VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source

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