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Mi Lindo Mexico Market, Llc

July 22, 2025 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
    code 10Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (RICE, BEANS, STEAK, PORK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 2Priority
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
    code 36
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
    Inspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
    code 41
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDERNEATH SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 23, 2024: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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