Chicago Inspection: LA CASA DEL PUEBLO — Fail

Chicago CDPH · April 29, 2026

Result: Fail Type: Restaurant Risk: High Violations (8): 1. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE: No paper towels at basement prep area handsink or front service counter handsink. pic provided handtowels at both sinks during inspection. priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued 2. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT: Observed rat droppings in basement in storage area along wall bases and on storage utensils, droppings along wall by walk in freezer and cooler. approx 40-50 droppings noted. instructed to contact pe 3. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: New cutting boards need where worn. observed boards with deep cuts instructed to replace and maintain 4. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN: All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all food build up and grease build up. instructed to detail clean and maintain 5. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN: All storage shelves in basement in need of cleaning and sanitizing to remove debris. instructed to clean and maintain (+3 more) Address: 1834 S BLUE ISLAND AVE

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