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Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

El Mercado Food Mart, LLC

3767 N Southport Ave

Last inspected May 5, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Canvass

May 5, 2025

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2 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

NOTED FOOD LABELS MISSING ON PREP PACKAGED DESSERTS STORED IN FRONT 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NAME ON FOOD, NET QUALITY, INGREDIENTS LIST, MAJOR FOODS ALLERGEN, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 5, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 17, 2024

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1 recorded violation

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CRATES AND BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 17, 2024 · Original Source

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