Los Primos Fresh Market & Taqueria LLC
4935-4937 W 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60638 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2827650
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Inspections
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Jul 1, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (ICE NOT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF CHORIZO IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53.4 F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE AT 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. (PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5LBS OF CHORIZO AT A COST OF $30.).
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DELI COOLER IN TAQUERIA IN NEED OF CLEANING AROUND GASKETS AND INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA (SODAS, JUICE, ETC.) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLERS TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 28, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MULTI USE EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE AND INVERT.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SLOW DRAINING HANDWASH SINK IN TAQUERIA WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY DRAINING
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Severity not stated
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Apr 29, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR DOOR TO PARKING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN BUTCHER AREA WITH DEEP DARK SCORING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE OR REPLACE SO THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPLATTERS ON INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR OF TAQUERIA NEAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL NEAR THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA (ALL BOTTLED BEVERAGES). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS TO AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON SHELVING.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 13, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BETWEEN ENTRANCE DOORS OF TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 5, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED CHORIZO HANGING IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 64.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM SIDE OF LEFT GROCERY ENTRANCE DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT DOOR OF TAQUERIA, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVE FOOD EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE CUPS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP, SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 27, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 21, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 50F-80F. INSTD TO HAVE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
PREP COOLER IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA NOT ON. INSTD TO HAVE ON AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN TAQUERIA NOT CONNECTED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE FULLY FUNCTIONAL (110F MIMINUM) WITH GREASE INTERCEPTOR AND FAUCET REACHING EACH COMPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025
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Serious
Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
WALK IN COOLER DRAIN LINE DRAINING INTO HANDWASH SINK IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA. INSTD TO ROUTE TO PROPER DRAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Serious
Priority
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 7, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.