Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
La Fogata Nueva Restaurant
3433 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago 60625 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Aug 11, 2025
26
Inspections on record
14
Times passed
8
Times failed
Violations cited on Aug 11, 2025
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D)-- MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT AREA USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR REMOVE PREP TABLE, SLICER AND ANY FOOD PREP MATERIALS FROM THE AREA.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: : 4-101.11(B, C, D, E--- INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVING IN THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND NOT TO BE REPAIRED WITH TAPE.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-501.114: ALL UNUSED COOLERS AND ITEMS STORED UNDER OUTDOOR STAIRWELL MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. 6-201.11----MISSING WALL TILE AT THE TOILET IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL.----MUST INSTALL SMOOTH WALLS, CEILING AND FLOORING IN THE BASEMENT AREA USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR REMOVE PREP TABLE, SLICER AND ANY FOOD PREP MATERIALS FROM THE AREA.
- #57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: : 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE COOK ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 17, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 6, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 6, 2021 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 8, 2020 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 16, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 22, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 14, 2018 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 20, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 17, 2017 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 20, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 28, 2016 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 21, 2016 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 3, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 16, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 21, 2014 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 3, 2014 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 13, 2013 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 14, 2012 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 24, 2011 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 17, 2011 | Canvass | Fail | 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 Fogata Nueva Restaurant — questions
- Did La Fogata Nueva Restaurant pass its last health inspection?
- La Fogata Nueva Restaurant at 3433 W Lawrence Ave was inspected on Aug 11, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 26 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.
- What violations were cited at La Fogata Nueva Restaurant?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D)-- MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT AREA USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR REMOVE PREP TAB
- 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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