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VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE

6410 N FAIRFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60645 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 14, 2016. The most recent inspection, on July 9, 2025, found no infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 8, 2019. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 1, 2020. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 once on September 1, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 January 14, 2016. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 8 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 1, 2020. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATELY .5 INCH OPENING UNDER REAR EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE BRACELETS AND RINGS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOM
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST INSTALL FLOOR-WALL COVE BASE THROUGH FACILITY TO CLOSE OPENINGS BETWEEN FLOORS AND WALLS
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND POST IT FOR PUBLIC VIEW.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • FOUND NO HANGING THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS PROTEIN SHAKES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR FROM DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND REORGANIZE CLUTTER TO PREVENY RODENT HARBORAGE.
  6. License Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS OF BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND KEEP FLOOR OF BASEMENT CLEAN AND SANITIARY AT ALL TIMES
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO HAVE ACCESS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO MOP SINK AVAILABLE ON LICENSE INSPECTION. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED WITHIN SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER TO INSURE REFRIGERATOR IS FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • BASEMENT CLUTTER MUST BE ORGANIZED SO THAT ALL OBJECTS ARE OFF OF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL TO GIVE PEST CONTROL COMPLETS ACCESS
  7. License

    6 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • OBSERVED FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS TO FILL COMPARTMENTS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. MUST INSTALL FAUCET THAT REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030, 005 (A)
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS OF BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES AND KEEP FLOOR OF BASEMENT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO HAVE ACCESS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO MOP SINK AVAILABLE ON LICENSE INSPECTION. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED WITHIN SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER TO INSURE REFRIGERATOR IS FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • BASEMENT CLUTTER MUST BE ORGANIZED SO THAT ALL OBJECTS ARE OFF OF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL TO GIVE PEST CONTROL COMPLETS ACCESS.

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