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MERCADITO COUNTER

738 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MERCADITO COUNTER on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931324

Location recorded for this inspection · MERCADITO COUNTER · 738 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527255

Location recorded for this inspection · MERCADITO COUNTER · 738 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER SURROUNDING AREAS NOT MAINTAINED . WITH DEBRIS(CARDBOARD, OLD SWEATER, CIGARETTE BUTTS, GARBAGE BAGS,ETC) ALL AROUND THE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREAS DURING INSPECTION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN TTHE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. FILTER /HOOD CANOPY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS X2, IN THE HOOD/CANOPY ON THE COOK LINE IST FLOOR. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE TWO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL ONE OR SHOW EXISTANCE OF THE CATCH BASIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1494118

Location recorded for this inspection · MERCADITO COUNTER · 738 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR PREP ARES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THORN AND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR HALL WAY. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE HALL WAY ON THE FIRST FLOOR.

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How results compare in ZIP 60654

390 of 484 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2308746.

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