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La Casa Del Pueblo

Restaurant

1834 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Pilsen

Sep 6, 2022 — Canvass re-inspection

Conditional

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

No certified food safety manager on site while handling chicken and pork.

Key Findings

  • Person in charge lacked required City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Manager certificate.
  • No certified food safety manager present or on-site during preparation and service of temperature-controlled foods like pork and chicken.
  • Pinkish substance observed on ice machine panel in basement; needs cleaning and sanitization.
  • Grease and debris accumulated between cooking equipment in food prep area and clutter stored directly on basement floor.

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 #1 — PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector's Notes:

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.

Violation code #2 — CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector's Notes:

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY NOR ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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Inspection History

La Casa Del Pueblo has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 63% pass rate. Last inspection was on May 6, 2026.

May 6, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations
Standout inspection
Apr 29, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Standout inspection
Oct 30, 2025Conditional

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

14 violations
Nov 4, 2024Conditional

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

9 violations
Nov 6, 2023Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

3 violations
Standout inspection
Oct 27, 2023Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

8 violations
Sep 6, 2022ConditionalVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

5 violations
Aug 26, 2022Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations