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Pupuseria Cafe

6533 W 63rd St, Chicago 60638 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 10, 2026

10

Inspections on record

5

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 10, 2026

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DAMAGED GASKET ON 2-DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGE TO WALL IN REAR AREA NEAR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jul 10, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 11, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 19, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 27, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 10, 2022CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 4, 2021CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 13, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 26, 2018CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 8, 2017LicensePassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 9, 2016LicenseNot 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.

Other inspected places in 60638

Danny'S Pizza Place6021 S Archer AveRiviera Grill6435 W Archer AveEl Gallo Giro, Inc.6531 W 63rd StGiorginos Pizza5723 W 63rd StJewel Food Store #37216107 S Archer AveVince'S Pizza6217 W 63rd St

Pupuseria Cafe — questions

Did Pupuseria Cafe pass its last health inspection?
Pupuseria Cafe at 6533 W 63rd St was inspected on Jul 10, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Pupuseria Cafe?
The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DAMAGED GASKET ON 2-DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR 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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