Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 9, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source
Grocery Store · Chicago, IL
Morelia Supermarket, Inc.
7300 N Western Ave
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5 inspectionsComplaint
Aug 7, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
FOUND 30 POUNDS OF PARTIALLY COOKED PORK RIND HANGING ON STEEL WIRE UNDER EXHAUST HOOD AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.PORK RIND AT 80.3F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.DISPOSED OF 30 POUNDS OF PORK.VALUE OF PORK 100 DOLLARS.
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 29Other
Official wording
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
FOUND CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS LETTER FOR MEXICAN SAUSAGE EXPIRED.DATED 5-21-19.ALSO, FOUND NO CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS LETTER FOR PORK RINDS BEING HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS. RESULTS MUST INCLUDE PH AND WATER ACTIVITY.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND PORK MEAT BEING HUNG ON STEEL WIRE UNDER EXHAUST AT MAIN KITCHEN.STEEL WIRE HAD SOME FRAYED PARTS.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025.REMOVED ABOUT 20 FEET OF STEEL WIRE BEING USED FOR HANGING PORK MEAT.
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, Aug 7, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 5, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 29, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM CEILING ONTO FLOOR ABOVE REAR PREP AREA (BY VENTILATON HOOD). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
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 problemsnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2602403 DATED ON 09/09/24 NOT CORRECTED-#55 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES DAMAGED/MISSING AT MEAT PREP AREA AROUND 3-COMPARMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR/MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT SAID LOCATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE ABOVE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
In plain English
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, May 29, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 9, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES DAMAGED/MISSING AT MEAT PREP AREA AROUND 3-COMPARMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR/MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT SAID LOCATION.
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 problemsnotedCode 14Food source and labeling
Official wording
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s notes
NO 90 DAY SHELLFISH TAGS FOR FRESH OYSTERS SOLD ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE 90 DAY SHELLFISH TAGS ON PREMISES FOR ALL FRESH SHELLFISH SOLD ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL FRESH OYSTERS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. WEIGHT- 3 LBS, VALUED AT $15.00.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 9, 2024 · Original Source