SUPER MERCADO LA CHIQUITA

Address: 3555 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on May 8, 2026

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Grocery Store
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (20 inspections)

• Pass — 2026-05-08 00:00:00 (Complaint) 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, &
• Pass — 2025-10-06 00:00:00 () 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. |
• Pass — 2024-12-04 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBESRVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT KITCHEN HAND SINK. MANAGER INSTALLED SIGN DURING INSPECTION. | 39. CONTAMINATION
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2023-08-15 00:00:00 () 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. | 36. THERMOM
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2022-05-25 00:00:00 () 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
• Pass — 2020-12-01 00:00:00 () 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. INSTRUCTED TO
• Pass — 2019-04-18 00:00:00 () 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 TO TH
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2018-10-10 00:00:00 () 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
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2018-10-04 00:00:00 () 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 ISSUED) |
• Pass — 2017-09-27 00:00:00 () 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. | 3
• Pass — 2017-03-16 00:00:00 () 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. | 33
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2016-08-16 00:00:00 () 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
• Pass — 2015-09-04 00:00:00 () 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
• Pass — 2014-09-10 00:00:00 () 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
• Pass — 2013-01-09 00:00:00 () 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
• Pass — 2012-10-05 00:00:00 ()
• Pass — 2012-06-22 00:00:00 () 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
• Pass — 2011-11-08 00:00:00 () 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
• Pass — 2011-08-23 00:00:00 () 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
• Pass — 2011-06-17 00:00:00 () 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

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