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Langosta Nayarita

3118 W 59th St, Chicago 60629 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

May 14, 2026

17

Inspections on record

7

Times passed

5

Times failed

Violations cited on May 14, 2026

  1. #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND REPAIR ICE MACHINE, REMOVING AND DISCARDING ICE IN BIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED ICE AND CLEAN MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
  2. #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food containers ( flour, salt...) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
  3. #45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: Using foam cups as a scoop for cooked and dry food items, Instructed to use proper scoops.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Damaged walls behind prep table in kitchen Exposed gypsum, Instructed to provide a durable smooth surface.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
May 14, 2026Short Form ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 20, 2026CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 12, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 7, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 30, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 23, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 25, 2022Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 21, 2022Complaint Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 19, 2022Complaint Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 7, 2022ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2021CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 30, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 27, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 20, 2017CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
May 5, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 2016CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 15, 2015LicensePassRisk 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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Langosta Nayarita — questions

Did Langosta Nayarita pass its last health inspection?
Langosta Nayarita at 3118 W 59th St was inspected on May 14, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 17 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Langosta Nayarita?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND REPAIR ICE MACHINE, REMOVING
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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