Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 29, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 29, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
La Patrona
3046 W Cermak Rd
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The full inspection history
7 inspectionsCanvass
Jul 22, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) 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 insectsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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 issuesnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO OPERABLE VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 22, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 3, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS IN KTICHEN AREA UNDER PREP TABLE WITH OUT LABELS WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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 problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REQUIRE FOOD HANDLERS TO ATTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 3, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
May 31, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 31, 2024 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
May 30, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 25Food temperature
Official wording
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
3-603.11 Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods (EGGS) by asterisking them to a footnote that states: "These items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have medical conditions." INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-302.14 NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 30, 2024 · Original Source
License
May 22, 2024
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #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 issuesnotedCode 5Other
Official wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
NO WRITTEN POLICY POSTED ON SITE OR ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ARE AVAILABLE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. 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 findingnotedCode 25Food temperature
Official wording
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods (EGGS) by asterisking them to a footnote that states: "These items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have medical conditions." INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. ?
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ALL COOLING UNITS ON THE PREMISE NOT WORKING AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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 issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR THE FACILITY WAS AVAILABLE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED. 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 insectsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsnotedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AS WELL AS STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 22, 2024 · Original Source
License
May 13, 2024
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 13, 2024 · Original Source