Pass

Mercadito

2421-2423 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 30, 2026

Mercadito was last inspected on July 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

July 30, 2026 · Short Form Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: 3-307.11--- must install a splash guard on the right side of the bar hand washing sink between the sink and the clean glass drying rack.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-602.13--- all raw wooden shelving at the bar must be sealed to be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: : 6-201.11-- all openings/cracks/crevices around piping at the mop sink must be sealed.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11--- must install a splash guard on the right side of the bar hand washing sink between the sink and the clean glass drying rack.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13--- all raw wooden shelving at the bar must be sealed to be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11-- all openings/cracks/crevices around piping at the mop sink must be sealed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No written cleaning procedure or required equipment for a vomit / diarrhea event. Must provide. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Must install a hand sink at the cooks line in the prep area whereas the food handlers have easy access to the hand washing sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Both dishwashing machines not functional/set up with chemicals. Must install to be properly operating. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: No hot or cold running water available at the dish room hand washing sink. Must provide priority violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Must install a splash guard on the right side of the bar hand washing sink between the sink and the clean glass drying rack.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: All stored items in the rear dining room storage closet must be elevated from the floors.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove all plastic on all metal surfaces of cooking equipment and bar shelving/dish machine.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All raw wooden shelving at the bar and raw wooden door frame of the office at the ice machine must be sealed to be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted the outside waste receptacles overflowing with debris and construction debris/cardboard boxes on the surrounding grounds. Instructed to remove. Priority foundation violation 7-32-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All openings/cracks/crevices around piping in the ceiling above the three compartment sink and at the mop sink must be sealed.----dirty floor drain at the three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificate for the city of chicago certified food manager. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.