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Espiga Dorada

Grocery

1153 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60651

West Side

Oct 13, 2026 — License inspection

Fail

Required before the city issues a business license.

No plan or supplies for handling vomiting and diarrheal events, creating serious food safety risk.

Key Findings

  • No documented procedure or supplies (gloves, masks, sanitizer) for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events.
  • Handwashing sink in restroom lacks both soap and paper towels.
  • Missing pest control logbook with required documentation and service records.
  • Restroom door has no self-closing device and waste bin is uncovered; utility mop sink also missing.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #5 — PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector's Notes:

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Violation code #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Inspection History

Espiga Dorada has had 1 inspection in the last 5 years with a 0% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 13, 2026.

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License — Required before the city issues a business license.

9 violations