RESTAURANT TAQUERIA LA VINA CORP
3380-3382 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60641
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 6, 2026
- Type
- License
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (9)
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET AT THE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHER AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROONS. MUST PROVIDE A COVER WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED A FE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATED ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.