1834 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
PilsenTriggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Inspectors found approximately 40-50 rat droppings throughout basement storage areas and on utensils.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
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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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 PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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
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.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.