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CASA NUEVA INC.

3547 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

CASA NUEVA INC. has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 4, 2016. The most recent inspection, on July 28, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 4, 2025. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 9, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 9, 2024. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times on October 5, 2023. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 9, 2020. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO BE MADE OF UNFINISHED WOODEN PIECES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT OR SEAL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE ONE DOOR WHITE STANDING FREEZER AT REAR OF FACILITY TO BE COVERED WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVES ON INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND FULL OF DEBRIS AND BLACK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE AND AROUND THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN FREE OF HEAVY BUILD UP.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON BOXES IN THE SOUTHERN STORAGE AREA LOCATED NEXT TO THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS, AND ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE STORED IN THE AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED LIGHTS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE UNCOVERED/NOT PROTECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ANY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AVAILABLE AT SMALL WHITE HANDSINK LOCATED NEXT TO CASHIER/REGISTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD AND CANNED GOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE OFFICE, IN THE BASEMENT DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA, AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED SCOOPS USED IN MAIN PREPARATION AREA DRY STORAGE BINS AND BASEMENT TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF FOOD STORAGE BINS (RICE AND BEANS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF CONTAINERS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF SMALL MINI FRIDGE AT THE END OF THE PREP LINE TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DE-ICE AND MAINTAIN MINI FRIDGE FREE OF ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVES.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH COVER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MOPS STORED LEANED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS TO ALLOW FOR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP BELOW STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO OFFICE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 50F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 45.7F; SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 47.7 TO 53.6F; SHREDDED LETTUCE AT TEMP OF57.1F; PICA DE GALLO AT TEMP 47.3F, GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 51.3F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.9F TO 48.9F; GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 51.3F; REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 45.9F TO 47.7F.FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE TWO DIFFERENT COOLER UNITS: PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER AND EMPLOYEES. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. POUNDS 40LB, VALUE $80. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • THE BROKEN STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE WAS NOT ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WITH ICE BUILD-UP.REPAIR ISSUE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.REPLACE BROKEN STOPPERS
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRY UNIT.REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • THE FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BY THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IS CORRODED, REPLACE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • REPLACE EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
  6. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NOTED LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED CRACKS ON THE FLOOR AT THE FIRST AND BASEMENT FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
  7. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNS
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 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 & DISPLAY
      • NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER HELD TOGETHER WITH A TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE GASKET
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA (ROOM WITH CHAIRS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
  8. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS. -
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
  9. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
  10. License

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • SOME MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MISSING PLASTER WALL AND TILES AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE/SEAL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • PILED, UNUSED WOOD ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • WIPING CLOTHS HAVE TO BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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