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Juanita'S Mexican Food
2955 W 59th St, Chicago 60629 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection
Pass
Most recent result
Jul 15, 2026
25
Inspections on record
14
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Jul 15, 2026
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS IN GASKETS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERELY WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON SURFACES THROUGHOUT COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN; WALLS, CEILING, FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Non-Inspection | Out of Business | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 4, 2023 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 12, 2023 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 30, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 10, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 3, 2018 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 27, 2018 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 16, 2017 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 17, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 8, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 14, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 7, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 3, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 13, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 3, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 1, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 15, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Juanita'S Mexican Food — questions
- Did Juanita'S Mexican Food pass its last health inspection?
- Juanita'S Mexican Food at 2955 W 59th St was inspected on Jul 15, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Juanita'S Mexican Food?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS IN GASKETS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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