Did La Casa De Samuel Rest. pass its last health inspection?

La Casa De Samuel Rest. at 2834 W Cermak Rd was inspected on Mar 18, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 27 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at La Casa De Samuel Rest.?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN TORTILLA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

La Casa De Samuel Rest.

2834 W Cermak Rd, Chicago 60623 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Mar 18, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 18, 2026

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN TORTILLA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
#36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED INOPERABLE THERMOMETER ON DRAWER PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 18, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 23, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 3, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 12, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 19, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 14, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 7, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 10, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 31, 2018	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 24, 2018	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 7, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 27, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 11, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 4, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 12, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 12, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 16, 2016	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 6, 2015	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 14, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 12, 2014	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 26, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 9, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 9, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2011	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 31, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 10, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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La Casa De Samuel Rest. — questions

Did La Casa De Samuel Rest. pass its last health inspection?: La Casa De Samuel Rest. at 2834 W Cermak Rd was inspected on Mar 18, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 27 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at La Casa De Samuel Rest.?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN TORTILLA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES
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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