La Flor De Mexico
2156 W 23RD ST, Chicago, IL 60608 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2129986
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
-
Jun 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT BY THE TOILET ROOMS ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS HANGING UP TO AIR DRY. MAINTAIN SAME.
-
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
REAR PREP AREA NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BLOWN BULBS, MAKE AREA BRIGHTER AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
-
Severity not stated
-
Mar 26, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
-
Oct 14, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
-
Apr 22, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
-
Severity not stated
-
Aug 9, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
-
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING MECHANISMS ON EITHER MEN OR WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR BOTH.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN TILES OVER THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON MEN AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSTECT HARBORING.
-
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF OIL AND DUST ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
-
Apr 10, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NEED DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND CONNECTED TO PROPER DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c), NO CITATION ISSUED.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON THE TAMALES, COOKED MEAT IN COOLERS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE, OR REMINDER ON MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
-
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
-
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
-
Jul 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
-
Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED GREEN SALSA AT 45.7F, PORK AT 43.5-44F, CHICKEN AT 55.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 35# OF FOOD WORTH $80. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
-
Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOODS STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. OBSERVED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ANY BROKEN CONTAINERS WHICH CAN NO LONGER BE EASILY CLEANED.
-
Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER.
-
Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
-
Serious
Critical
-
Jul 29, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
-
Jul 7, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
-
Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN NORH WALL BEHIND MIXER IN PREP AREA.
-
Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
-
Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
-
Not serious
Minor
-
May 29, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
-
Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL TAMALES LOCATED IN DEEP FREEZERS. MUST USE FREEZER GRADE BAGS.
-
Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REACH IN COOLER, PREP AREA, INTERIOR HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME . MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER.
-
Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTILATION COVER IN TOILETS ROOMS. MUST REPLACE DAMAGE TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN VENTS.
-
Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, UNUSED STOVES, DEEP FRYERS, AND COLD HOLD UNITS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
-
Not serious
Minor
-
Sep 17, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
-
Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN LARGE FREEZER FRONT.
-
Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT.
-
Not serious
Minor
-
Jan 4, 2012 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.