AUG 26
2026
PASS · 0 violations
Mi Tiendita Bakery Store
Chicago Health Dept
4801 S WOLCOTT AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026); 4 critical violations across the last 12 months.
5 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
18
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2026
Inspection history
AUG 19
2026
FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site while serving and handling TCS foods ( cooked chicken, rice and meats) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation.7-38-012.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Found 25lbs of raw beef, chicken and pork held at 49.1-51.4f at meat prep area cooler. Instructed to keep all cold TCS foods held at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $100.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Fresh meat display cooler air temperature at 49.6f, instructed to keep all coolers temperature at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005, cooler is tagged not allowed to us.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Found 8 live cockroaches in freezer door gasket at rear storage room, instructed to eliminate insects, pest control service recommended priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A)
OCT 21
2025
PASS 1 violation
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR NEW FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
OCT 10
2025
FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING RAW BEEF, RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL AND LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... UNDER CHIP RACKS NEXT TO MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, UNDER LAYS CHIP RACKS LOCATED IN FRONT AND MID GROCERY AREA, IN STORAGE AREA NEXT TO TOILET ROOM AS WELL AS UNDER PRODUCE RACKS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, ON GLASS CASING CONTAINING BAKED PASTIES, ON EQUIPMENT STORING PRODUCE AND ON WALLS IN PREP ARERA.RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP AREA STORING COOKED (RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN, STEWS, ETC) WITH PROTECTIVE BARRIER MISSING, LEAVING FOOD EXPOSED TO POSSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION. PIC DISCARDED ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN EQUIPMENT AND DISCONTINUED USE AT THIS TIME. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND ELEVATION THROUGHOUT PREP, GROCERY AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT FOR STORING ITEMS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS DELI DISPLAY COOLER INSIDE THE SLIDING DOOR SECTION OF MEAT COOLER IN PREP AS WELL AS SHELVING UNITS LOCATED INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS WITH BLACK AND GREY MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ON NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ACCUMULATED BUILDUP.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TRASH BUILD UP UNDERNEATH OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES BEHIND FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN STORAGE ROOM CONNECTED TO PREP AREA ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR NEW FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
MAR 9
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE WRITTEN AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO DRAIN BOARD FOUND AT THREE COMP SINK; MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMP SINK.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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