Supermercado La Tortilla
5915-5919 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60636 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2934590
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Mar 26, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Bags of ice stored too close to raw meat in walk-in freezer, instructed to store away.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handlers at deli/ fresh meat station not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Lower shelves of meat display coolers not clean, food debris noted. instructed to clean and maintain.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 17, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/DEEP GROOVE CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI/MEAT & HOT FOOD PREP AREAS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA OFF OF DELI/MEAT DEPT.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 14, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/DEEP GROOVE CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI/MEAT & HOT FOOD PREP AREAS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA OFF OF DELI/MEAT DEPT.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2615252 4/7/25 NOT CORRECTED-#48-4-603.15 : STILL OBSERVED SEVERAL OVERSIZED KETTLES AND POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN SANITIZING PROCEDURE ON HOW TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
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Apr 7, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN DELI/MEAT DEPT.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,HOT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/DEEP GROOVE CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI/MEAT & HOT FOOD PREP AREAS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DELI/MEAT DEPT-PREP TABLES,GRINDER,LOW SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.TAQUERIA-EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINET,PREP COOLER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & ONE -EYE STOVE.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CRATES PILED UP ON GROUND MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA OFF OF DELI/MEAT DEPT.BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN DELI/MEAT DEPT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2594624 5/15/25 NOT CORRECTED #10-5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. #37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #39-3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR IN WALK MEAT WALK IN COOLER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.#47-4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA.#48-4-603.15 : OBSERVED SEVERAL OVERSIZED KETTLES AND POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN SANITIZING PROCEDURE ON HOW TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES IN TAQUERIA.#51- 5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.#55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS & FLOOR IN TAQUERIA AND DELI/MEAT PREP AREA,PRODUCE & MEAT/DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.#55-: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.#56- 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD &
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Severity not stated
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May 15, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND SLOW DRAIN AT MEN'S HAND SINK.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR MEAT DISPLAY UNIT AT DISPLAY UNIT INSIDE OF CASE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,DAIRY & MEAT WALK IN COOLER,DAIRY & POP WALK IN COOLER,MEAT WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15 : OBSERVED SEVERAL OVERSIZED KETTLES AND POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN SANITIZING PROCEDURE ON HOW TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR COILS INSIDE OF MEAT/DELI DISPLAY UNITS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES IN TAQUERIA.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS & FLOOR IN TAQUERIA AND DELI/MEAT PREP AREA,PRODUCE & MEAT/DAIRY WALK IN COOLER
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 3, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA BLOW HIS NOSE WITH CLOTH GLOVES ON AND THEN PUT ON PLASTIC OVER THE TOP OF THEM AND HANDLED A STYROFOAM CONTAINER AND PUT RAW MEAT INTO IT FOR A CUSTOMER WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND SLOW DRAIN AT MEN'S HAND SINK.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR MEAT DISPLAY UNIT AT DISPLAY UNIT INSIDE OF CASE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS ON TOILET & WALLS,FLOOR DRAINS AND SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOOR.ALSO EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS LIVE WORM LIKE INSECTS MOVING AROUND IN WATER OF FLOOR DRAINS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMZE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/3/24.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,DAIRY & MEAT WALK IN COOLER,DAIRY & POP WALK IN COOLER,MEAT WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT USING GLOVES PROPERLY.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN DELI/MEAT PREP AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED SEVERAL OVERSIZED KETTLES AND POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN SANITIZING PROCEDURE ON HOW TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR COILS INSIDE OF MEAT/DELI DISPLAY UNITS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES IN TAQUERIA.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS & FLOOR IN TAQUERIA AND DELI/MEAT PREP AREA,PRODUCE & MEAT/DAIRY WALK IN COOLER .
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN TAQUERIA.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
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Oct 30, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.