Restaurant · Chicago, IL

La Fogata Nueva Restaurant

Name: La Fogata Nueva Restaurant
Address: 3433 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL

3433 W Lawrence Ave

Last inspected Aug 11, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 11, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12 (B-D)-- MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT AREA USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR REMOVE PREP TABLE, SLICER AND ANY FOOD PREP MATERIALS FROM THE AREA.

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.

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E--- INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVING IN THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND NOT TO BE REPAIRED WITH TAPE.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

: 6-501.114: ALL UNUSED COOLERS AND ITEMS STORED UNDER OUTDOOR STAIRWELL MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. 6-201.11----MISSING WALL TILE AT THE TOILET IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL.----MUST INSTALL SMOOTH WALLS, CEILING AND FLOORING IN THE BASEMENT AREA USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR REMOVE PREP TABLE, SLICER AND ANY FOOD PREP MATERIALS FROM THE AREA.

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 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE COOK ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 11, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 4, 2025

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

: 5-202.12 (B-D)-- MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT AREA USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR REMOVE PREP TABLE, SLICER AND ANY FOOD PREP MATERIALS FROM THE AREA.

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.

Official wording

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

Inspector’s notes

: 3-302.11 (A:3-8) (B)-- MUST NOT STORE CHIP BASKETS ON TOP OF READY TO EAT CHIPS. MUST PROTECT WITH WAX PAPER LINER OR PLASTIC WRAP BETWEEN CHIPS AND BASKET BOTTOM.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

: 3-307.11--- MUST NOT STORE HANGING CLEAN POTS, PANS OR UTENSILS ABOVE THE UTILITY MOP SINK OR THE WASH BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

: 3-304.14---- COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-101.11(B, C, D, E--- INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVING IN THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE COOK ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

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 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-28-25 REPORT #2621407. 8-404.13(B:4)-- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #55 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2604157 ON 10-4-24. #55- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-042 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 4, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 28, 2025

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT AREA USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR REMOVE PREP TABLE, SLICER AND ANY FOOD PREP MATERIALS FROM THE AREA.

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.

Official wording

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT STORE CHIP BASKETS ON TOP OF READY TO EAT CHIPS. MUST PROTECT WITH WAX PAPER LINER OR PLASTIC WRAP BETWEEN CHIPS AND BASKET BOTTOM.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT STORE HANGING CLEAN POTS, PANS OR UTENSILS ABOVE THE UTILITY MOP SINK OR THE WASH BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVING IN THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

BLACKENED MOLD WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----MISSING WALL TILE AT THE TOILET IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL.----MUST INSTALL SMOOTH WALLS, CEILING AND FLOORING IN THE BASEMENT AREA USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR REMOVE PREP TABLE, SLICER AND ANY FOOD PREP MATERIALS FROM THE AREA.

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 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE COOK ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

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 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #55 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2604157 ON 10-4-24. #55- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-042 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 28, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 4, 2024

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

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 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

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 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1 INCH AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR 3 DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

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 4, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 26, 2023

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 26, 2023 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 17, 2023

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NECK OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 17, 2023 · Original Source