Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 30, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 30, 2025 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Mi Vaquita, Inc
4545 W Division St
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3 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Sep 25, 2025
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
5-103.12 OBSERVED PORTABLE, NON-PLUMB THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HARD PLUMBING, WHICH MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED WATER SOURCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO, OR REMOVE THESE PORTABLE SINKS FROM THE AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION) 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source
Suspected Food Poisoning
Sep 13, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK IN BOOTH FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED WHEN HANDLING TCS/PERISHABLE FOODS; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND CHEESES ON PREP TABLE AT 50F. CHEESES STATE ON LABELS TO KEEP REFRIGERATED. DISCARDED 158 POUNDS OF CHEESE VALUED AT $1,000.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO THREE COMP SINK IN BOOTH FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING OF UTENSILS USED FOR SLICING AND CUTTING CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A THREE COMP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH A DRAIN BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 13, 2025 · Original Source