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Supermercado Mi Lupita

June 25, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND A CONTAINER OF SLICED TOMATOES (54.2°F), SHREDDED CHEESE (54.0°F), AND SHREDDED LETTUCE (54.9°F) ALL STORED INSIDE A PREP COOLER IN THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 7LBS OF PRODUCT WERE DISCARDED AT $29 WORTH OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A PREP COOLER IN THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA, AT 61.1°F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A TAG PLACED ON UNIT, PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED DRY AND LIQUID INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN ELECTRIC INSECT CONTROL DEVICE STORED ABOVE A COOLER BEING USED AS A FOOD PREP SURFACE WITH A MICROWAVE AND OTHER COOKING GADGETS. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING ANY INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS. • OBSERVED THE LOWER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE GROCERY STORE AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ENTRY DOORS TO THE RESTAURANT NEED TO BE RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNOB AND MAINTAIN. THE HOT WATER IS OPERATED BY THE FAUCET LEVER.
code 47
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE TOILET BOWL IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERELY WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE FRONT GROCERY SHOPPING AREA, THE FRONT POTENTIAL DELI PREP AREA, IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTAURANT, IN THE DINING AREA, AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/05/2024, REPORT #2608492: #51: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 5, 2024: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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