Did Restaurant Taqueria La Vina Corp pass its last health inspection?

Restaurant Taqueria La Vina Corp at 3380-3382 N Milwaukee Ave was inspected on Jul 6, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".

What violations were cited at Restaurant Taqueria La Vina Corp?

The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Restaurant Taqueria La Vina Corp

Name: Restaurant Taqueria La Vina Corp
Address: 3380-3382 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60641, US

3380-3382 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago 60641 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 6, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 6, 2026

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET AT THE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHER AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROONS. MUST PROVIDE A COVER WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED A FE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATED ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jul 6, 2026	License	Pass	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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Restaurant Taqueria La Vina Corp — questions

Did Restaurant Taqueria La Vina Corp pass its last health inspection?: Restaurant Taqueria La Vina Corp at 3380-3382 N Milwaukee Ave was inspected on Jul 6, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Restaurant Taqueria La Vina Corp?: The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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