Pass

La Merced Inc

4335 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623

Grocery Store ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 11, 2026

La Merced Inc was last inspected on June 11, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

June 11, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed damaged and missing wall tiles in meat prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed dust buildup on ceiling tiles and ceiling vents in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

23 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in taqueria prep area. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed packaged guacamole displayed for sale with no food labels. Instructed manager to label all packaged food items with ingredients, business name, address, etc.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to label all food items six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under handwashing sink in meat prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and missing wall tiles in meat prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling tiles and ceiling vents in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2626370 on 10-31-25:38- observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Must provide a proper weather strip to prevent possible entry point for pests. 51-observed a leaky pipe underneath the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the deli meat slicers in need of cleaning and sanitizing.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain working thermometers inside all walk in and reach in coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Must provide a proper weather strip to prevent possible entry point for pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and defrost rear reach in freezer to remove ice build up.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe underneath the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a few ceiling tiles in poor repair (water damaged) in the dining and in shopping display areas. Must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in the following areas need cleaning to remove spills, debris and/or grease: prep areas, walk in coolers and storage areas underneath shelving.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a residue of some sort build up on the shelving in the large walk in meat cooling unit. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of the foods being stored in unit.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the deep freezer units in the rear storage facitlity with a build up of food debris on the top of the unit. Instructed to clean and maintain units.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walls and floor in the front food service area with a build up of grease on the walls and floor under equipment along the wall area. Also observed a heavy build up of dirt, debris and food debris on the floor in the rear storage area near the rear exit door. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preveting possible pest and or insect activity.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No handwashing cleanser at handsink in meat/deli prep area. Instructed person in charge to provide handwashing cleanser at all handsinks and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Soap provided during inspection

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Employees personal belongings/care items imrproperly stored with single service articles on shelves. Instd to store in designated area at all times.

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood noted on storage units on top of meat display case. Instd to seal all raw wood so as to be non porous and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing cleanser at handsink in butcher department and handsink in rear dish area. Instructed person in charge to provide handwashing cleanser at all handsinks and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wooden doors on cooler in meat cutting area with peeling paint. Observed wooden table in rear cooking area with peeling paint. Instructed person in charge to seal and make smooth and easy cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of rust on shelving in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to remove rust and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive leaking and rust at pipe leading from handsink in rear dish area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes stored on floor in front sales area and in rear dry storage room. Instructed person in charge to organize all items and maintain at least six inches from floor at all times and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken tiles on wall in rear dish area, walls in butchering area near handsink, and in front taqueria area behind cooking equipment. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up and litter (plastic, paper) on floors throughout facilty, including in walk-in cooler containing meat. Instructed person and charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build on hood(surrounding, not filters). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not inverted. Instd to store inverted.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood surface in rear prep area near 3-compartment sink. Instd to seal raw wood and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive ice accumulation in rear chest freezer. Instd to remove ice and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amounts of crates used for elevating items throught prep and storage areasa of the facility. Must remove and provide adequate storage units that are able to be properly cleaned.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed walls in butcher/deli prep area in need of deep cleaning. Must remove dried food debris and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dried food deris on rear prep area floors throughout. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in rear storage area near beer cooler. Instructed to provide adequate lighting in said area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing supplies noted on policy for clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      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: Missing handwash signage at handwash sinks. Instd to provide and maintain .

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Missing disclosure and reminder for consumer advisory for undercooked animal food (eggs). Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Fan covers missing for fans in meat walk in cooler. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Slight leak at pipe at deli handwash sink. Instd to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND MEAT DISPLAY UNIT NOT DATE MARKED THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Existing prep cooler does not have a sneeze guard . Must install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 4-101.17 MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD AND RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA,BEER WALK IN COOLER,REAR PREP AREA COUNTER TOP

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,BROKEN AND MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON FLOORS IN MEAT ,PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-201.17 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR AND TAQUERIA.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-202.11 MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 critical13 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.11 pic doesn't demonstrate knowledge of food operation at this time.must provide.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n)observed no employees health policy procedure.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean-up policy procedure for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16 (a)(2)observed improper temperature of tcs foods such as 3lbs. Cooked rice 51.8f in a plastic grocery bag inside of prep cooler and 12lbs. Cooked beans 65.5f in a large pot inside of walk in cooler.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.cos at this time.appx.15lbs.$13.28.(priority 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed tcs ready to eat foods stored inside of walk in cooler and meat display unit not date marked that are held for more than 24 hours.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no consumer advisory for raw or under cooked foods.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of appx.100 or more rodent droppings on floor under meat / deli display unit,rear storage area under food storage pallets,paper good storage area under shelving units,electrical storage area along wall bases and lower shelving unit,on sales floor in between soda display and on back on shelf at end caps of soda,under all display units on sales floor.also a dead rodent on floor under display shelf of cleaning products.must remove droppings and dead rodent,clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control opeartor to service premises on or after 10/11/18.(priority foundation 7-38-020a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed an appx. "1/2-3/4" gap in front entry door along right lower side,exit door along bottom and rear delivery door in center of double door.must make doors tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.17 must apply a sealant or paint peeling paint on wood and raw wood shelving units in meat walk in cooler,paper goods storage area,beer walk in cooler,rear prep area counter top.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 must remove rust from rear prep table lower shelf and shelving units and foil from lower shelf of steam table.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-102.11 must eliminate graocery store bags used for food storage and provide food grade bags.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 must repair or replace worn door gaskets on prep cooler,broken and missing sink stoppers at 3- compartment sinks.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 must clean food debris build up in fryer cabinet,oven and grill ,window sills.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 observed no back flow device on ice machine.must provide and install to be located and serviced.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 must grout floor in rear prep area.must remove peeling paint and make smooth and easily cleanable on floors in meat ,produce walk in cooler and prep areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 must clean debris build up from floor in all walk in coolers.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.17 must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles throughout sales floor and taqueria.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 must replace burntout lights in meat display unit.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Found ice machine with build up of brown slimy substance at front area of machine and at ice chute. Interior of ice machine where ice is formed has build up of black slicy substance. All slimy substance is leaking onto ice for human consumption. Instructed manager to remove all ice, clean and sanitize machine. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: The bottom of steam table in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. All air vents in walk in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all buid up of dust. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: All food must be off the floor 6 inches in milk cooler. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling in rear of the store leaking due to rain. Instructed manger to correct, clean and replace all ceiling tiles. Walls at front windows in need of cleaning to remove all dust and grease build up. Correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a clean sanitized container, not on top of machine. Correct and maintain.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in the rear kitchen area and inside the walk-in cooler,along wallbase and corners and remove cardboard from floor near the cooking stove in rear prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must replace staines ceiling tiles in rear near the meat counter and clean the vent inside the washroom in rear of premises of dust build-up

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board being stored in the back of the 3 compartment sink faucet. Instructed to properly store all utensils to prevent contanmination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being reused at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to not reuse cardboard in order to prevent pest harborage. Observed grocery bags being used for food storage at the front food prep area. Instructed to use only food grade bags and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead bugs on the window sill of the customer dining area. Instructed to remove bugs clean and sanitize. Observed a slite pinkissh substance on the interior panel of the ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose floor tiles at the front food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed 20 live gnats harboring on the end of the 3 compartment sink in the meat deli prep area. Instructed to contact pest control and clean and sanitize the area of harborage. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board being stored in the back of the 3 compartment sink faucet. Instructed to properly store all utensils to prevent contanmination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being reused at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to not reuse cardboard in order to prevent pest harborage. Observed grocery bags being used for food storage at the front food prep area. Instructed to use only food grade bags and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead bugs on the window sill of the customer dining area. Instructed to remove bugs clean and sanitize. Observed a slite pinkissh substance on the interior panel of the ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose floor tiles at the front food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine not clean. Clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Grout missing around floor tiles in taqueria prep area. Instd to repair same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Stained ceiling tiles in front display floor. Replace same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No grease interceptor at 3-compartment sink in meat/deli prep area. Provide same.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: The butcher case doors and meat grinder pusher are dirty and damaged, repair or replace equipment so it is smooth, sanitary and easy to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floor and baseboard areas of the front kitchen and behind the rear three compartment sink grease trap are dirty and unsanitary, repair and clean said areas so they are smooth, sanitary and easy to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The ceilings have water stained tiles and the wall and pipe behind the butchers north prep/sink area are dirty. Clean and repair/replace unsanitary areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: The light bulb is out above the front prep area, repair lighting.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: A clean water pipe has a leak in the butcher shop, repair the leak.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior panel of ice machine and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under equipment in prep areas where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean fan guard covers in walk-in coolers where needed to remove dust observed. Remove dust from vent fan in washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Odor coming from floor drain at three comp sink in rear cooking area; have drain serviced.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    9 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,WORN DOOR GASKET ON MILK REACH IN COOLER,SIGN ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN STEAM TABLE,UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLE,FAN GUARD COVERS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,MEAT SLICER & GRINDER,ROLLING CART.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS & GROUT FLOOR IN SAME AREAS.MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAPS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES,WALL TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT ALL 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,MISSING FILTER AT HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.CHEST FREEZERS & HOT HOLDING UNIT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN PAPER STORAGE AREA.

  20. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND TAQUERIA COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND 3PART SINK IN REAR PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

  21. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PERFORMING MULTI-TASK, BUT NOT WASHING HIS HANDS. [REMOVING BOXES, CLEANING PREP TABLES, RETURNED TO PREP AREA PUT ON GLOVES AND SERVED A CUSTOMER]. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AT EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010[A]CRITICAL.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS; OBSERVED OVER 15 FRUIT FLIES ON TOP OF FRUITS AND VEG. ON DISPLAY TABLE, SOME HOUSE FLIES ON MEAT CUTTING AREA ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT, AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRONT DOOR NOT SEALED, DOOR HAS GAP. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL FRONT DOOR. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; GRILL, STOVE AND CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT TAQUERIA AREA. ICE MACHINES, MEAT SLICER, GRINDER AT MEAT PREP AREA, AND DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST SEAL FLOORS IN REAR AREA KITCHEN AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND TAQUERIA COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND 3PART SINK IN REAR PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER REAR PREP AREA/KITCHEN 3PART SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary articles thru-out premises, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT KITCHEN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; GRILL, STOVE, AT FRONT KITCHEN, WASHROOM CABINET UNDER HAND BOWL, AND MEAT SLICER AT BUTCHER AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL MEAT WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT FRONT KITCHEN, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT, AND REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR FRONT KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK FAUCET AND SAME AREA 3PART SINK PIPES. ALSO MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER REAR KITCHEN 3PART SINK.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.