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LUPITA'S SNACKS

6355 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

LUPITA'S SNACKS has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 9, 2024. The most recent inspection, on April 10, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 6 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food source, labelling and allergens and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 27, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 6, 2025. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 27, 2025. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 once on April 10, 2026. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on February 27, 2025. For example: TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

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.

6 inspections

  1. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • Wet wiping cloth placed on cutting board, instructed to keep in sanitizer bucket.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Live pottery plants placed above food prep area, instructed to move away from open food/ clean utensils area.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : MUST LABEL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE(PALETAS,DESSERTS,CUT FRUIT,SANDWICHES) WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 : MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
      • OBSERVED ADDITIONAL MONITORING STATION PLACED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA BY MANAGER MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR OPEN DISPLAY CASE WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE ON SALES FLOOR.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE(PALETAS,DESSERTS,CUT FRUIT,SANDWICHES) WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STAIRCASE AND TABLE WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER (CLOTHING AND PAPERS ETC) AND A DEAD RAT ON FLOOR UNDER STAIRCASE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/27/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR AND FRONT DOOR IN RIGHT CORNER MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR AND ON TABLES .
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENRTY.
  6. License

    10 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST REMOVE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER FROM ABOVE DIPPING WELL IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT 120.6F AND FAR LEFT AT 118.5F MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE .(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR UNDER TABLE & ON TOP OF PAPER PRODUCT ON SHELVING UNIT & BEHIND DOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR BEHIND TOILET AND NEXT TO VANITY IN TOILET ROOM,IN A OPENING OF WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/9/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM FRONT DOOR AND EXTERIOR REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENRTY.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT ENTRY TO FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION FROM PUBLIC MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON TABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED MOP SINK DRAINLINE PIPE DRAINING INTO BATH TUB MUST DIRECT CONNECT TO CITY PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR,GAPS IN WINDOW SILLS,BROKEN AND GAPS IN WALL BASES & HOLE IN WALL IN DINING AREA,OPENING AROUND PIPE AT TOILET,GAP BETWEEN WALL AND BASE IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET.MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

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