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Pupuseria Cafe 2 Inc.: health inspection history

4322 W Marquette Rd, Chicago, IL 60629

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Address
4322 W Marquette Rd, Chicago, IL 60629
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Jan 21, 2026
License number
2851446
Latest inspection
Jan 21, 2026 (Canvass Re-Inspection)
Records shown
7 inspections, Sep 6, 2022 to Jan 21, 2026

Across these 7 inspection records, results were: 4 × Pass; 2 × Fail; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions. 24 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Jan 21, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD ITEMS INSIDE STORED IN HALLWAY ACCESIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SECURE WITH LOCK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE OF CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Jan 14, 2026 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE FURNACE ROOM ON FLOOR AND BASE OF FURNACE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED SMALL DEAD MOUSE IN REAR FURNACE ROOM BETWEEN FURNACE BASE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD ITEMS INSIDE STORED IN HALLWAY ACCESIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SECURE WITH LOCK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE OF CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Jan 15, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING, AND PROPERLY PROTECTED
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 3, 2024 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED BY END OF INSPECTION
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF CAN OPENER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL RUST AND MAINTAIN

Aug 11, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABELS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Sep 20, 2022 License Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Sep 6, 2022 License

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
  • 5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND SIGNAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 128.7F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBESRVED HANDSINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WAS LEAKING AND SLOW TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR DOES NOT SELF CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED OPEN CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBESRVED NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR LIGHTING IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBESRVED NO CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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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.