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La Amistad Inc.: health inspection history

1914 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

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Address
1914 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Also known as
La Amistad
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Feb 18, 2026
License number
2621319
Latest inspection
Feb 18, 2026 (Canvass Re-Inspection)
Records shown
8 inspections, Mar 26, 2021 to Feb 18, 2026

Across these 8 inspection records, results were: 4 × Pass; 2 × Fail; 2 × Pass w/ Conditions. 36 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Feb 18, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Feb 9, 2026 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES FROM THE CURRENT PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES WITH THE COMPANY'S IDPH CERTIFICATION NUMBER AND ALL RECENT PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Feb 13, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.

Feb 5, 2025 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS AT ALL TIMES.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQAUTE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2596035 ON 06/10/2024. # 41. PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. #45 ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. #47. NOTED A WOODEN BLOCK BEING USED IN BETWEEN COOKS LINE COOLERS AS A KNIFE HOLDER. WOOD CUT WITH DEEP GROOVES AND ENCRUSTED FOOD…

Jun 10, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR BEING USED NOT TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES. OPEN AND TORN MESH SCREEN WITH OPEN 3 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE SIDES. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREENED DOOR, NO HOLES IN SCREENS OR OPENINGS.
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  • 45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED A WOODEN BLOCK BEING USED IN BETWEEN COOKS LINE COOLERS AS A KNIFE HOLDER. WOOD CUT WITH DEEP GROOVES AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST PROVIDE A WASHABLE KNIFE HOLDER AND REMOVE WOOD.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: EXTERIOR OF BOTH COOKS LINE COOLERS NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: ENTRANCE WAY WOODEN ARCHES TO THE REAR DISH AREA AND REAR PREP IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----FLOORS UNDER THE REAR PREP METAL RACK SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Jun 30, 2023 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 6.PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USEInspector comment: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: NOTED DISPOSABLE SPOONS (USED FOR EATING) USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2562333 DATED 8/17/2022 NOT CORRECTED. --OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RETAKE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Aug 17, 2022 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH FUNCTIONING AND ACCURATE THERMOMETERS FOR CHECKING THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF ALL OF THE SAID UNITS AND MAINTENANCE.
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED ONE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE SHELVING UNIT NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER AND MAINTAINED IT PROPERLY.
  • 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD AND WHILE IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS RETAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN COPIES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RETAKE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

Mar 26, 2021 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 8.HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDInspector comment: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES ADJUSTED THEIR MASK AND WIPED THEIR NOSE AT THE SAME TIME WITH GLOVES ON AND CONTINUED TO PREPARE FOOD. THEN WENT TO THE REAR REFRIGERATION UNIT WHILE WEARING SAME GLOVES, OPENED THE REFRIGERATION UNIT PICKED UP FOOD ITEMS AND BACK TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO CONTINUE PREPPING. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. GLOVES. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT…
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN SOUP 47.2F, BEANS 44.6F, BEEF 47.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED ONE OF THE MECHANICAL STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.