MAY 13
2025
PASS · 0 violations
MERCADO DEL PUEBLO.
Chicago Health Dept
2559 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2025).
2 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected May 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
13
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 19
2025
FAIL 13 violations 5 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED COOLERS WITH NO AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETERS TO CALL COOLERS.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD FROM UTILITY R0OM.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SERVICE SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING SERVICE SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES IN STALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR RECEPTACLES.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE FOR BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VERIFIABLE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE OR CONTRACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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