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Mercadito Chicago

108-110 W Kinzie St, Chicago 60654 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jun 1, 2026

28

Inspections on record

12

Times passed

6

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 1, 2026

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT DUMP SINK IN BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF 4 DOOR DRAWER COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKETS IN GOOD CONDITION.
  3. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF SPRAYER SINK LOCATED NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER PLACE "OUT OF ORDER" SIGN ON MACHINE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
  5. #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jun 1, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 28, 2026CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 9, 2025Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 25, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 17, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 23, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 4, 2023CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 29, 2023Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jun 22, 2022CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 17, 2020CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 21, 2019ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 23, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 6, 2018Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 27, 2018ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 1, 2018ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 10, 2018CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 12, 2017Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 5, 2017ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 6, 2017CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 29, 2016ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 25, 2015Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 18, 2015CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 16, 2014CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2013ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 12, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 23, 2011License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 4, 2011License-Task ForceFailRisk 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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Mercadito Chicago — questions

Did Mercadito Chicago pass its last health inspection?
Mercadito Chicago at 108-110 W Kinzie St was inspected on Jun 1, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 28 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Mercadito Chicago?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT DUMP SINK IN BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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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