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La Torta Chilanga #2

Restaurant

5407 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Southwest Side

Oct 6, 2026 โ€” Complaint re-inspection

Fail

A 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.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Live roach infestation observed in multiple areas including shelves above prep table and corners of facility; two large flies also spotted in dining area.
  • Dead roach found inside small cold-holding unit used for food storage.
  • Multiple previous violations from June 2026 remain uncorrected, including gaps in rear exit doors that allow pest entry, stained ceiling tiles throughout, and grease buildup on cooking equipment and floors.
  • Food handler training certificates for staff are expired; leaking faucets at prep sink and three-compartment sink need repair.

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 #38 โ€” INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

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

Violation code #38 โ€” INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

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.

Inspection History

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.

Oct 8, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

3 violations
Standout inspection
Oct 6, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations
Standout inspection
Oct 1, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations