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CLEAN RECORD

D FRUTA LA VIDA LLC

3739 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60647

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

90/100

Inspections

2

Last Inspected

Jun 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

15 total

facility
533%
contamination
320%
pest
213%
other
213%
chemical
213%
hygiene
17%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorPest

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Code 38

MinorOther

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SCOOPER & ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Code 43

MinorFacility

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP MIDDLE BASIN PIPE LEAKING AND WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Code 51

MinorPest

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR NEAR CONVEYOR BELT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Code 55

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING. DAMAGED, AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE HALL LEADING TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Code 55

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IN REAR PREP AT 3 COMP SINK WATER DAMAGED WALL BREAKING AND PAINTY PEELING ALSO NOTED WALL BASE FALLING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Code 55

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER IN THE HANDSINK IN REAR PREP DISH AREA SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ISSUE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Code 55

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Code 47

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Code 49

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Code 49

MinorChemical

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IN REAR PREP THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Code 16

MinorChemical

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP HANGING ABOVE SANITIZED EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP BEHIND COUNTER. ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.

Code 38

Data may be outdated

The last inspection on record is from June 2025 โ€” 289 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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