- Current
- 0
- Violations
- 9
- Corrections
- 0
- Inspections
- 3
- Failures
- 0
- Pests
- 1
Last Inspection
Mar 17, 2026, 12:00 AMNo ViolationsPass
Mar 17, 2026Pass
No ViolationsNo Violations During This Inspection
Nearby Pest Activity
1 pest report within 100ft in the last 2 years
rat!46ft away · 311 Chicago · 2mo ago
Violation Categories
🧹Facility Maintenance & Cleanliness24
🍴Equipment & Utensils18
🐀Pest Activity12
🌡️Food Temperature & Holding8
🧼Personal Hygiene & Handwashing5
🚰Plumbing & Water3
Inspection Timeline
Jan 15, 20253 violationsFailed
Sep 3, 20241 violation · 2 correctionsPass
Apr 22, 20245 violationsFailed
Nov 8, 2023No violationsPass
+3 more inspections available
Inspection data sourced from official Chicago health department records.
🐛 Report an issueFrequently Asked Questions
Has La Esmeralda passed its last health inspection?
Yes, La Esmeralda passed its most recent health inspection on March 17, 2026.
How many health violations does La Esmeralda have?
La Esmeralda has 9 total health violations across 3 inspections on record.
How often is La Esmeralda inspected?
La Esmeralda has been inspected 3 times. Health inspections in Chicago are conducted by the local health department, typically 1-3 times per year.
Does La Esmeralda have rats, cockroaches, or other pests?
La Esmeralda has 1 pest-related citation on record from health inspections. Specific findings include: 1 rodent finding (rats or mice).
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Restaurants within 100m — pest citations from the last 2 years
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S & H Food Mart Inc.
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Fat Daddy Store
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Nick's Food & Liquor Ltd
1001 N Pulaski Rd
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Evelyn's Food Market
1001 N Pulaski Rd
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Mid-Town Food Market, Inc.
1001 N Pulaski Rd
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Judah North
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Judah North
939-941 N Pulaski Rd
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🐀 Rodents🪰 Flieslast cited 10mo ago