Did Mi Querido Mexico Inc. pass its last health inspection?

Mi Querido Mexico Inc. at 4072 W 26th St was inspected on Oct 11, 2023 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 1 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Mi Querido Mexico Inc.?

The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFI

What does "Risk 3 (Low)" 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.

Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Mi Querido Mexico Inc.

4072 W 26th St, Chicago 60623 · Risk 3 (Low)

Fail

Most recent result

Oct 11, 2023

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Oct 11, 2023

#3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
#5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION.
#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
#33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL REFRIDGERATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. LOGBOOK SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
#54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A RECORD OF ANY CONTRACT WITH A WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF A CONTRACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Oct 11, 2023	License	Fail	Risk 3 (Low)

Source

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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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Mi Querido Mexico Inc. — questions

Did Mi Querido Mexico Inc. pass its last health inspection?: Mi Querido Mexico Inc. at 4072 W 26th St was inspected on Oct 11, 2023 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 1 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Mi Querido Mexico Inc.?: The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFI
What does "Risk 3 (Low)" 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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