Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Pupuseria Cafe 2 Inc.

Name: Pupuseria Cafe 2 Inc.
Address: 4322 W Marquette Rd, Chicago, IL

4322 W Marquette Rd

Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 21, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD ITEMS INSIDE STORED IN HALLWAY ACCESIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SECURE WITH LOCK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE OF CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE 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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 14, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE FURNACE ROOM ON FLOOR AND BASE OF FURNACE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN. 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 insects

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD ITEMS INSIDE STORED IN HALLWAY ACCESIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SECURE WITH LOCK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE OF CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE 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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 15, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING, AND PROPERLY PROTECTED

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

LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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, Jan 15, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 3, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED BY END OF INSPECTION

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

RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF CAN OPENER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL RUST 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 3, 2024 · Original Source