Grocery StoreLicence 2749089

Carniceria La Gloria

2551-2553 W 51st St, Chicago 60632

Latest verdictNo verdictSep 25, 2026 · 18 days ago

Inspections16since Aug 28, 2020

Fail rate42.9%6 of 14 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass29%
Conditional29%
Fail43%

16 inspections from 2020 to 2026 · hover a mark

202120222023202420252026

No verdictSep 25, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalSep 25, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed two pots of cold tcs food(pork), held at improper temperatures ranging between of 50.5-52.3f. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $400 weighing 100lbs priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
ConditionalNov 20, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed ice machine interior surface soiled with black substance and pink slime. Instructed to dispose of ice, clean and sanitize. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and throughout the facility. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
3. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Observed in-use utensils stored improperly on prep area surfaces. Instructed to store properly between usage.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed cutting boards in the deli prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace.
5. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed to provide.
ConditionalOct 22, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed approximately 40lbs of tcs food (raw pork) in the basement area at an improper cold temperature of 68.7f. Instructed person in charge that all cold-held tcs foods must be maintained at 41f and below. Person in charge voluntarily discarded 40lbs of pork at a cost $150. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed dead flies in front salesfloor area near windows on window sills and floors. Instructed person in charge to remove dead insects and sanitize areas.
ConditionalOct 23, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 8
  Hands clean & properly washed
  Observed improper washing of hands for 2 male food handlers in meat section. 1 male employee observed using only water (no soap) at 2-compartment sink to wash hands and then proceed to dry hands with apron. Another male employee washed hands with gloves on and then wiped hands with wiping cloth. Discussed proper handwashing with staff and mgr: take gloves off and discard; wash hands at handwash sink only; with soap and water for at least 10-15 seconds; rinse with warm water, and dry hands with proper hand drying provision (i.e. Paper towels). Citation issued 7-38-010 priority.
2. 29
  Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP
  Observed unrefrigerated chorizo on display and offered for sale hanging in meat/deal service area. Chorizo ranging from 49.0f-66.0f and no lab results on site for chorizo to be stored unrefrigerated. Instd to provide lab results for chorizo to store unrefrigerated or maintain chorizo under refrigeration at 41f or below at all times. Chorizo discarded and denatured at this time approx 15lbs. $100 value. Citation issued priority foundation 7-38-005
3. 32
  Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
  See 29.
4. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Wiping cloths improperly stored on prep tables when not in use. Instd to store properly in sanitizng solution when not in use
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Excessive ice accumulation on condensors in meat and deli display cases. Instd to remove ice and maintain
PassDec 23, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailDec 22, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 50
  Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
  Observed no hot water on premises at time of inspection with range from 72f-82.3f. Instructed person in charge to provide hot water at adequate temperature of 100f at all handsinks and 110f at all warewashing sinks with adequate coverage for entire operation. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
FailDec 16, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Still observing evidence of live roaches crawling on and under grease trap at 3- compartment sink grease trap in deli prep area and on wall and underside of same,inside old timeclock on wall adjacent to deli reach in cooler, crawling on and around deli case.observed mouse droppings under register counters. Must remove live roaches and mice droppings clean and sanitize areas.must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/16/22.(priority 7-38-020(a).
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must clean food debris from prep tables & undersides, interior panel of ice machine,meat slicers, saw machines used and unused,reach in freezers,shelving units in vegetable walk in cooler,meat walk in cooler fanguard covers.must defrost ice cream freezers.
FailDec 14, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Still observing evidence of appx. 10 live roaches crawling on and under grease trap at 3- compartment sink grease trap and on wall and underside of same,in upper wall on and behind fly light,on overhead pipe in basement,on staircase leading up rear stairs.7- rat droppings on floor under shelving unit in basement and 4- mice droppings on conveyor belt at register. Must remove rat and mice droppings clean and sanitize areas.must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/14/22.(priority 7-38-020(a)
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Inspector comments: must clean food debris from prep tables & undersides, interior panel of ice machine,meat slicers, saw machines used and unused,reach in freezers,shelving units in vegetable walk in cooler,meat walk in cooler fanguard covers.must defrost ice cream freezers.
FailDec 12, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  2-102.14(o): observed no signed employees health policies. Must provide andn maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-501.111 live roach activity noted on site. 2 live large roaches in butcher area on wall behing 3-compartment sink and door frame. 1 live roach noted in basement in shelving unit frame. Multiple dead roaches noted in plastic bags with food storage containers in basement. Instd to remove all activity, live and dead, clean and sanitize affected areas and have updated pest control service with todays date or after. Priority7-38-020
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(c) inspector comments: must clean food debris from prep tables & undersides, interior panel of ice machine,meat slicers, saw machines used and unused,reach in freezers,shelving units in vegetable walk in cooler,meat walk in cooler fanguard covers.must defrost ice cream freezers.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.11 must make brick wall in rear dish washing area smooth and easily cleanable.
FailDec 5, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no signed employees health policies. Must provide andn maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed missing hand washing signs at rear butcher and dish washing areas hand sinks must provide and maintain.
3. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed table top hot holding unit not in use on sales floor but air temperature is 82.3f used to store carnitas that are sold on the weekend only.a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit.must have hot holding unit at 135.0f or above.(priority 7-38-005)
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed an infestation of appx. 200 or more live roaches crawling in wall electrical outlets in middle prep area,inside of gaps and openings in upper walls and door way of butcher area,on wall behind mop sink,on floor behind 1st fl. Dry food storage area,in cracks and crevices of wood beams on floor in basement,loose wall trim in basement behind paper goods storage shelves,crawling on exterior and underneat hot water tank,on wood motor shelving unit on and underneath,in upper window frame in basement,crawling across basement floor. Also. Appx. 60 or more rat droppings on shelving units and floor in basement.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/5/2022.(priority 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
5. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Must provide a splash guard in between 3- compartment sink and mopsink.
6. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Must store ice scoop inside of clean container and remove from on top of ice machine.
7. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Must invert all multi-use utensils on shelving units and stored on crates throughout prep areas.
8. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Must eliminate crates used for food storage throughout walk in coolers,food /prep areas and provide adequate shelving units.must remove foil and cardboard from prep tables.
9. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Must provide sink stoppers for 3- compartment sink.
10. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must clean food debris from prep tables & undersides, interior panel of ice machine,meat slicers, saw machines used and unused,reach in freezers,shelving units in vegetable walk in cooler,meat walk in cooler fanguard covers.must defrost ice cream freezers.
11. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Must replace missing sump pump lid in basement.
12. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must seal all gaps,holes and openings in walls throughout including basement.must repair broken and damaged wall tiles and floor tiles throughout prep.must make brick wall in rear dish washing area smooth and easily cleanable.must grout floor in middle prep area under cooking kettles.
13. +4 more
PassOct 7, 2021ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Food storage on floor in meat prep area and rear meat walk in cooler. Instd to elevate 6 inches and maintain
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Milk crates being used to store raw meats/tripe in walk in cooler. Instd to use proper food grade storage containers.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Cutting board in rear prep area heavily with deep dark grooves and pitted. Instd to replace cutting boards and maintain
PassAug 9, 2021Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  2-102.13: missing food handler training for 2 food handlers. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site for all food handlers
FailAug 2, 2021ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No handwash sink in newly added unapproved prep area in walk in cooler. Prep table, cutting board and wrapping area for produce noted in this cooler. Instd to provide a handwash sink under city pressure with running water 100f-120f in this cooler or remove prep area. Citation issued f7-38-030(c) priority foundation
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No handwash cleanser (soap) at any of the handwash sinks (3 in prep areas and in toilet room). Instd to provide at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) see above for violation issued
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  No handwash provision (paper towels) at any of the handwash sinks (3 in prep areas and in toilet room). Instd to provide at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) see above for violation issued
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  5 live roaches and numerous dead roaches on basement floor. Instd to remove roaches, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Walls through out prep areas not clean, food debris, splashes. Instd to clean and maintain
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Filters of ventilation system with excessive grease. Instd to clean and maintain
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Numerous lights out in basement. Instd to provide adequate lighting in all areas of basement
8. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  No food handler training for food handlers. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site for all food handlers
PassSep 10, 2020LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Worn surfaces on walls in hallway leading to basement. Instd to reseal and maintain same.
2. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Inadequate lighting in hallway leading to basement. Instd to provide adequate lighting
No verdictAug 28, 2020LicenseRisk 1 (High)

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

386×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
556×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
475×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
495×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
565×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
104×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
393×
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
222×
Proper cold holding temperatures

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2749089 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.