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Quick Answers
When was La Chaparrita last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 26, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
8 inspections on record, from Oct 6, 2023 to Oct 26, 2026.
Has La Chaparrita ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 6, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
8 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 26, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING NEAR BASMENT STAIRWELL NEAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR CEILING IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING IN DINING AREA WITH BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR AND REPAINT CEILING IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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.
2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR TWO FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 26, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 19, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 25Food temperature
Official Wording
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING IT AS SUCH. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. 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.
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF EXIT DOOR LEADING FROM STAIRWELL IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GREASE TRAP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 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.
OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING NEAR BASMENT STAIRWELL NEAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR CEILING IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING IN DINING AREA WITH BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR AND REPAINT CEILING IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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.
AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR TWO FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 19, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 21, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR PIC. ALL EMPLOYEES WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN VERIFICATION.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 21, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Nov 20, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Nov 18, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 22, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
6-202.15 OBSERVED EXTERIOR SIDE DOOR IN BAR SIDE AREA WITH 1/4IN SPACE BETWEEN DOOR FRAME AND DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR 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.
4-101.19 OBSERVED TWO-DOOR FREEZER COVERED IN PEELING PROTECTIVE FILM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 22, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 10, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF PINK SLIME AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BAR AREA (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. 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.
OBSERVED EXTERIOR SIDE DOOR IN BAR SIDE AREA WITH 1/4IN SPACE BETWEEN DOOR FRAME AND DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR 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.
OBSERVED TWO-DOOR FREEZER COVERED IN PEELING PROTECTIVE FILM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 10, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 6, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT REAR BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
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.
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC WRAP. INSTD TO USE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. WATER FILTERATION LINE CONNECTED TO HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE LINE AND MAINTAIN SINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY.
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.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s Notes
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED WITH OTHER DRY STORAGE FOOD, ETC. INSTD TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY 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.