⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

Mekato's Colombian Bakery

5423 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Bakery

📍 Neighborhood: Albany Park

License #: 2308306

20
Total Inspections
7
Passed
7
Failed
6
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 5, 2025 Inspection

June 5, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--- NOTED DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR NORTH KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.---DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AND D...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 27, 2025 Inspection

May 27, 2025• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.(+10 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 7, 2024 Inspection

May 7, 2024• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS).(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 18, 2023 Inspection

August 18, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH HEAVY SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESU...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 16, 2023 Inspection

August 16, 2023• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51-53 F. MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS OF EGGS, 1 GALLON OF MILK, AND 1/4TH GALLON O...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 6, 2022 Inspection

July 6, 2022• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 7, 2021 Inspection

May 7, 2021• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOOD (SAUSAGE AT 143.6F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED T...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 31, 2021 Inspection

March 31, 2021• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE DEEP FRYER AND OVEN. CLEAN THE MOLD GROWTH INSIDE OF THE UNUSED CHEST FREEZER.(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 30, 2020 Inspection

June 30, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 10 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLO...(+9 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 26, 2020 Inspection

June 26, 2020• Canvass• 16 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINT...(+15 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 17, 2019 Inspection

October 17, 2019• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: Upgradead to priority foundation.(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 21, 2018 Inspection

August 21, 2018• Canvass• 17 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A)- NO HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-...(+16 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 3, 2017 Inspection

March 3, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAI...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 6, 2016 Inspection

July 6, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL PASTRIES PACKED ON PREMISES FOR SALE. PUT NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, NAME OF TH...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 27, 2016 Inspection

June 27, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. WITH O...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 11, 2015 Inspection

June 11, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CHIPPING WOOD SURFACES, FRONT COUNTER TABLES, AND SHELVING REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 4, 2015 Inspection

June 4, 2015• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 4, 2014 Inspection

February 4, 2014• License• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.(+2 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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