⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

SUPER MERCADO LA CHIQUITA

3555 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: South Lawndale

License #: 6054

20
Total Inspections
14
Passed
0
Failed
6
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 6, 2025 Inspection

October 6, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN ICE MACHINE (ICE NOT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 4, 2024 Inspection

December 4, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBESRVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT KITCHEN HAND SINK. MANAGER INSTALLED SIGN DURING INSPECTION.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 15, 2023 Inspection

August 15, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN REAR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 25, 2022 Inspection

May 25, 2022• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED AT THE RESTAURANT FOOD HANDLER HANDLED READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND SE...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 1, 2020 Inspection

December 1, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS IN THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTR...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 18, 2019 Inspection

April 18, 2019• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE USE ARTICLES (FORKS) BEING STORED INSIDE THE HOT PEPPER/VEGETABLE MIX INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER ADJACENT T...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 10, 2018 Inspection

October 10, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE ...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 4, 2018 Inspection

October 4, 2018• Canvass• 13 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.11 PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRAT KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSU(+12 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 27, 2017 Inspection

September 27, 2017• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET ON WALK IN FRRZER DOOR IN NEED OF REPLACING OR REPAIRING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 16, 2017 Inspection

March 16, 2017• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GLASS SHEILD AT FRONT COUNTER AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE CRACKED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 16, 2016 Inspection

August 16, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURC...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 4, 2015 Inspection

September 4, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR AND CONDENSOR IN THE MEAT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 10, 2014 Inspection

September 10, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN DELI AREA. INSTD TO STORE PROPER...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 9, 2013 Inspection

January 9, 2013• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: THE LARGE CLEAN POTS AND PANS ARE STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE RACK RIGHT SIDE U...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 22, 2012 Inspection

June 22, 2012• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGH OUT STORE AND FROM VENT FANS...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 8, 2011 Inspection

November 8, 2011• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 23, 2011 Inspection

August 23, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled c...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 17, 2011 Inspection

June 17, 2011• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 29, 2010 Inspection

March 29, 2010• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a...(+4 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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