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5411 EMPANADAS
2045 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60647
Health Inspection: good
Official health department data. Inspected 2026-03-25; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source
4 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-03-25), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2026-03-25: Canvass Re-Inspection
Pass
- Not Critical: CHI-37 — FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11 OBSERVED SAUCE WITHOUT INGREDIENT LABELS IN PREP COOLER LOCATED NEAR OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT HIDING SPACE FOR PEST
- Not Critical: CHI-57 — ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
- Not Critical: CHI-58 — ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW
Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.
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