Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Carniceria Guanajuato #3

3132-3142 N California Ave

Last inspected Dec 5, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Carniceria Guanajuato #3 last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 5, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Mar 13, 2024 to Dec 5, 2025.
Has Carniceria Guanajuato #3 ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 13, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Complaint

Dec 5, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SUMP PUMP COVER IN BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HEAVILY-RUSTED AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. SUMP PUMP FULLY FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SUMP PUMP COVER IN BASEMENT AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

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, Dec 5, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 25, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE HOT FOODS PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN 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 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM AND HOT FOODS EXHAUST VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Mar 13, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED BATHROOM WALLS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.

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, Mar 13, 2024 · Original Source