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LA TRAILITA

2639 S DAMEN AVE, Chicago, IL, 60608

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent inspection

Date
June 9, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass w/ Conditions
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
6
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (6)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

    OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

    OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER STORED INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

    OBSERVED NO LABEL ON THE DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINER STORED ON THE LOWER SHELF NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ISNTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

    OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED, WHILE NOT BEING PREPARED. FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT COVERED: A BASKET OF FRIES, BOWL OF MASA, AND THE TOP LID OF THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL MENTIONED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

    OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. THE WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENTS, DRAIN HOLES WERE PLUGGED WITH PLASTIC BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED THE FLOORS SURROUNDING THE PREP COOLER, THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOORS.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.