Los Cuates Mercado

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of grime and debris on shelving inside walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to detail clean or replace.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed three compartment sink with leak at bottom draining into pans. Instructed person in charge to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor inside of non-working walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to maintain all items at least six inches from floor at all times.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on vent in washroom ceiling. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2615823 dated; 4/16/25: #47-rusty surfaces on bottom of prep tables. Instd to remove rust and maintain surface. #53-missing cover for trash receptacle in toilet room. Instd to provide cover and maintain. #53-toilet room door located in rear prep area not self closing. Instd to have door self closing and maintain. #55-3-compartment sink floor drain not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain #58-missing allergen training for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site. Instructed person in charge to come into compliance and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.