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Restaurant Taqueria La Vina Corp

Restaurant

3380-3382 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Northwest Side

Oct 5, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Fail

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

Inspectors found 50-60 live flies in storage and washroom areas during a failed complaint re-inspection.

Key Findings

  • A previous priority violation from September 2026 was not corrected within the required timeframe.
  • Inspectors discovered 50-60 live small flies scattered throughout the rear dry storage and washroom areas, indicating inadequate pest control.
  • Handwashing sinks in the dishwashing and rear areas were leaking when in use and require repair.
  • No food handler certificates were present on site, violating state requirements for food employees.

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

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Violation code #57 — ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

Inspection History

Restaurant Taqueria La Vina Corp has had 3 inspections in the last 5 years with a 33% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 5, 2026.

Oct 5, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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

3 violations
Sep 28, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

6 violations
Jul 6, 2026Pass

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

9 violations