Did La Choza Mexican Grill pass its last health inspection?

La Choza Mexican Grill at 7022 N Clark St was inspected on Mar 7, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.

What violations were cited at La Choza Mexican Grill?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ICE BIN BY THE EDGE OF DOOR NOT CLEAN. BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

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 Choza Mexican Grill

7022 N Clark St, Chicago 60626 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Mar 7, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 7, 2025

#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ICE BIN BY THE EDGE OF DOOR NOT CLEAN. BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
#41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT(SHELF ABOVE STOVE). MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DRY BLOOD SPILLED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT BASE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE BASE NECK OF FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS PROFUSELY LEAKING.REPAIR ISSUE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 7, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 22, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 18, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 8, 2022	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 12, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 21, 2021	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 16, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 8, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 27, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 3, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 6, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 1, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 22, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 18, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 23, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 16, 2014	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 24, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 28, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 5, 2012	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 25, 2012	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 4, 2011	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	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 Choza Mexican Grill — questions

Did La Choza Mexican Grill pass its last health inspection?: La Choza Mexican Grill at 7022 N Clark St was inspected on Mar 7, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at La Choza Mexican Grill?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ICE BIN BY THE EDGE OF DOOR NOT CLEAN. BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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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