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Los Cuates De Juanita's

Restaurant

2757-2759 W 71st St, Chicago, IL 60629

Southwest Side

Oct 19, 2022 — Complaint re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Massive rodent and insect infestation with over 50 mice droppings, multiple live roaches, and dozens of flies throughout facility.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Over 50 mice droppings with urine and rub marks found under cooler; multiple live roaches (adult and baby) discovered in storage, prep sink, and toilet areas; roach eggs and feces throughout; over 30 live flies in toilet and rear areas.
  • This critical infestation was a previously documented priority violation from October 2022 that was never corrected.
  • Multiple openings around pipe fittings, in walls and ceilings, and along baseboards in storage areas allow pest entry.
  • Inspector ordered immediate removal of all pests and droppings, complete sanitization of affected areas, and mandatory exterminator service.

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 #59 — PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector's Notes:

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 10/17/22 REPORT 2565405 NOT CORRECTED: OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS WITH RODENT URINE AND RUB MARKS NOTED UNDERNEATH COVER ON LOWER PORTION OF COOLER. 1 LIVE ADULT ROACH NOTED IN STORAGE CONTAINER. 1 LIVE BABY ROACH NOTED IN PREP HANDWASH SINK. ROACH EGG NOTED ON SHELF ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 1 ROACH IN TOILET ROOM ON SINK. ROACH FECES NOTED ON WALLS THROUGH OUT IN VARIOUS AREAS. OVER 30 LIVE FLIES IN EAST TOILET ROOM AND IN REAR AREA BY UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090

Violation code #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN STORAGE AREAS.OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS

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Inspection History

Los Cuates De Juanita's has had 18 inspections in the last 5 years with a 44% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 8, 2026.

Sep 8, 2026Conditional

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

7 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 31, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

11 violations
Feb 26, 2026Pass

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

5 violations
Standout inspection
Feb 19, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

11 violations
May 12, 2025Conditional

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

5 violations
May 5, 2025Fail

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

7 violations
May 16, 2024Pass

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

7 violations
Nov 3, 2023Pass

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

3 violations
Standout inspection
Oct 26, 2023Fail

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

10 violations
Oct 20, 2022Pass

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

Standout inspection
Oct 19, 2022FailVIEWING NOW

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

2 violations
Standout inspection
Oct 17, 2022Fail

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

4 violations
Standout inspection
Oct 7, 2022Fail

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

5 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 28, 2022Fail

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

7 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 13, 2022Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations
Jul 6, 2022Pass

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

2 violations
May 20, 2022Pass

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

2 violations
Standout inspection
May 13, 2022Fail

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

12 violations