More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was La Puerta Negra Catina Grill Inc. last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 17, 2026. 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 Jul 25, 2025 to Jul 17, 2026.
Has La Puerta Negra Catina Grill Inc. ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 25, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Canvass
Jul 17, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT PREPARATION AREAS AND 2ND FLOOR BAR.MUST PROVIDE.
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 record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 17, 2026 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jun 15, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 15, 2026 · Original Source
License
Jul 25, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s Notes
SOME UPPER AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN 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.
COOKS LINE LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES AND STAINS. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
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.
NOTED A RAW WOODEN 2X4 MOUNTED ON THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP BOX FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR SEAL TO BE SMOOTH. CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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.