Did Traspasada Restaurant pass its last health inspection?

Traspasada Restaurant at 3144 N California Ave was inspected on Oct 17, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 19 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Traspasada Restaurant?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF RICE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED COVERED WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED IN COLD

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

Traspasada Restaurant

3144 N California Ave, Chicago 60618 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Oct 17, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Oct 17, 2025

#33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF RICE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED COVERED WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED IN COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.
#36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT THE TWO SAUCE COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASE COVING ALONG THE WALL AND WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BASE COVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES PROPERLY COVED.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Oct 17, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 2, 2024	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 26, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 13, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 6, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 31, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 4, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 3, 2017	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 16, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 30, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 31, 2014	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 28, 2014	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 7, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 18, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 10, 2010	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 25, 2010	Complaint	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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Traspasada Restaurant — questions

Did Traspasada Restaurant pass its last health inspection?: Traspasada Restaurant at 3144 N California Ave was inspected on Oct 17, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 19 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Traspasada Restaurant?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF RICE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED COVERED WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED IN COLD
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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