Non-Inspection
Jul 20, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 20, 2026 · Original Source
Banquet Hall · Chicago, IL
Lago Banquets
6121 W Diversey Ave
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsCanvass
Oct 29, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. NOTED SLIGHT YELLOW SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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, Oct 29, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 15, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD SERVICE AT TIMES OF INSPECTION. BANQUET HALL WAS NOT OPEN AND OPERATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY STATED CERTIFIED MANAGER IS AVAILABLE DURING EVENTS WHEN FOOD IS BEEN PREPPED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. 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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON 2 COMPARTMENT FAUCET . THE SURFACE MUST 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 15, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Sep 26, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 26, 2024 · Original Source