LOS CUATES DE JUANITA'S
2757-2759 W 71ST ST, Chicago, IL, 60629
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 31, 2026
- Type
- Complaint
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (11)
- 1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
- 2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE CERTIFIED MANAGER AS WELL AS VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ARE BOTH REQUIRED ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEANS, STEAK, RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
- 22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED PAN OF STEAK IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER HOT HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 81.1F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL HOT HELD FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 135F AND ABOVE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 3LBS OF BEEF AT COST OF $30. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA NEAR STAIRS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 20 FLIES OBSERVED IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR FLY ABATEMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FLY PAPER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, AND REQUEST FLY ABATEMENT/INSECT CONTROL DEVICE FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR WITH 1/4IN GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS AND CABINETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING AND UNABLE TO BE CLOSED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DUMPSTER NEEDS TO BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL IN MEN'S RESTROOM TO BE DAMAGED WITH MISSING PAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA (BOXES, CONTAINERS, TOOLS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIM/NO LIGHTING IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE/INCREASE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT AREA.
Earlier inspections on file
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.