5407 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Southwest SideTriggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Dead roach found in container of sliced tomatoes held for service.
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 PEST ACTIVITY IN FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY, OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CORNERS OF SHELVING ABOVE PREP TABLE. OBSERVED TWO LARGE FLIES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH AND FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/1/2026 TO ELIMINATE ROACH AND FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AFFECTED EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED ADULTERATED CONTAINER OF SLICED TOMATOES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED DEAD ROACH IN CONTAINER OF SLICED TOMATOES HELD IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED FOOD SHALL BE SAFE, UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD VALUED AT $5 WEIGHING 3LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
La Torta Chilanga #2 has had 14 inspections in the last 5 years with a 43% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 8, 2026.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.