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La Cocina De Don Ramon

4208 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago 60641 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 8, 2026

5

Inspections on record

1

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 8, 2026

  1. #35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT THAT IS DURABLE AND RESISTANT TO DECOMPOSITION AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 8, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 31, 2026CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 4, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 20, 2024LicensePass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 8, 2024LicenseNot ReadyRisk 1 (High)

Source

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 Cocina De Don Ramon — questions

Did La Cocina De Don Ramon pass its last health inspection?
La Cocina De Don Ramon at 4208 N Milwaukee Ave was inspected on Apr 8, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 5 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at La Cocina De Don Ramon?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTIN
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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