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Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

El Mercadito Productos

3132 W 25th St

Last inspected Nov 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was El Mercadito Productos last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from Nov 3, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026.
Has El Mercadito Productos ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 3, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

License

Nov 3, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR PROPER WASTEWATER DISPOSAL.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source

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