Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
La Flor De Mexico
2156 W 23rd St, Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Jun 25, 2025
23
Inspections on record
10
Times passed
0
Times failed
Violations cited on Jun 25, 2025
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT BY THE TOILET ROOMS ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOPS STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS HANGING UP TO AIR DRY. MAINTAIN SAME.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: REAR PREP AREA NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BLOWN BULBS, MAKE AREA BRIGHTER AND MAINTAIN.
- #57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 26, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 4, 2023 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 11, 2022 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 9, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 10, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 2, 2019 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 27, 2017 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 29, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 13, 2016 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 2, 2016 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 7, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 29, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 20, 2014 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 17, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 9, 2013 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 26, 2013 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 4, 2012 | License | 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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La Flor De Mexico — questions
- Did La Flor De Mexico pass its last health inspection?
- La Flor De Mexico at 2156 W 23rd St was inspected on Jun 25, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
- What violations were cited at La Flor De Mexico?
- The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT BY THE TOILET ROOMS ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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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