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Lazaro Cardenas South

2524 S Central Park (3600w), Chicago 60623 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Sep 10, 2026

8

Inspections on record

6

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 10, 2026

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY ON LEFT SINK IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
  2. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
  3. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM AND LOOSE FAUCET ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BOYS' LOWER-LEVEL WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON BRICK WALLS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. WALLS SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Sep 10, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 5, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 18, 2024CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 2, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 27, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 6, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 9, 2019CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 13, 2018CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

Other inspected places in 60623

Sol Crown Community Academy2128 S St Louis StLazaro Cardenas Elementary2345 S MillardSora Temakeria, Llc3508 W 26th StLazaro Cardenas Branch2406 S Central Park (3600w)James Weldon Johnson School1420 S Albany (3100w)Las Islas Marias2400 S Pulaski Rd

Lazaro Cardenas South — questions

Did Lazaro Cardenas South pass its last health inspection?
Lazaro Cardenas South at 2524 S Central Park (3600w) was inspected on Sep 10, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Lazaro Cardenas South?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY ON LEFT SINK IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCE
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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