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SUPER MERCADO LA CHIQUITA

3555 W 26TH ST, Chicago, IL, 60623

Pass

Most recent inspection

Date
May 8, 2026
Type
Complaint
Result
Pass
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
7
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (7)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

    OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

    OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF OVERHEAD DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 1/2" GAP BETWEEN AND AT BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS NEAR TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

    OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

    OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE, HOT WATER TANK AND COMPRESSOR ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.