5407 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Southwest SideA follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Inspector found about 8 live roaches crawling above food prep surfaces and a dead roach inside a cold-holding unit.
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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6-501.111: 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
6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACH IN INTERIOR OF SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT.
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 โ A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint Re-Inspection โ A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint โ Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.