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As of 2025-05-14, La Vaca Margarita Bar passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

La Vaca Margarita Bar

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1160 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Pilsen · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2025-05-14
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Violations at most recent inspection

OUTSIDE THERMOMETER ON THE HALL COOLER IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
core violation
BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4"-1/2" GAPS AT THE TOP/SIDE/BOTTOM OF DOOR AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS-RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
core violation
MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING FOR THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA AND STORE STOCK ITEMS 6" FROM THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.
core violation
INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
core violation
TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF STALLS WITH NO LIDS IN THE WOMEN'S CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS AND MAINTAIN SAME.
core violation
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED, STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKETS, WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
core violation
BROKEN/DAMAGED AND/OR MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE STEPS AND FLOOR BY THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. -PITTED FLOOR INSIDE OF REAR WALK IN COOLER WITH STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR/FLOOR T
core violation
GRAFFITI ON THE WALLS OF THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
core violation
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
core violation
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La Vaca Margarita Bar health inspection FAQ

Has La Vaca Margarita Bar passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

La Vaca Margarita Bar passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2025-05-14. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GutCheck rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did La Vaca Margarita Bar have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 9 violations at La Vaca Margarita Bar's most recent inspection on 2025-05-14. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was La Vaca Margarita Bar last inspected by the City of Chicago?

La Vaca Margarita Bar was last inspected on 2025-05-14. GutCheck's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

Independent service — not affiliated with the City of Chicago, Cook County, or any restaurant. Health inspection data sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections open-data feed (data.cityofchicago.org, dataset 4ijn-s7e5), rebuilt from the live feed on every deploy. Neighborhood is derived from ZIP code and is approximate.

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