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Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Los Cuates Mercado

4531-4535 W Marquette Rd, Chicago 60629 · Risk 1 (High)

Fail

Most recent result

May 11, 2026

2

Inspections on record

1

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on May 11, 2026

  1. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GRIME AND DEBRIS ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
  2. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAK AT BOTTOM DRAINING INTO PANS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE OF NON-WORKING WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
  4. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN WASHROOM CEILING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. #60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2615823 DATED; 4/16/25: #47-RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE. #53-MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN. #53-TOILET ROOM DOOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO HAVE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN. #55-3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #58-MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
May 11, 2026CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2025ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Los Cuates Mercado — questions

Did Los Cuates Mercado pass its last health inspection?
Los Cuates Mercado at 4531-4535 W Marquette Rd was inspected on May 11, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 2 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Los Cuates Mercado?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GRIME AND DEBRIS ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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