chicago.fyi
Sign inSign up

Restaurant inspections / Bakery

Mi Tiendita Bakery Store

4801 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago 60609 · Risk 1 (High)

Fail

Most recent result

Aug 19, 2026

4

Inspections on record

1

Times passed

2

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 19, 2026

  1. #1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
  2. #2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site while serving and handling TCS foods ( cooked chicken, rice and meats) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation.7-38-012.
  3. #22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Found 25lbs of raw beef, chicken and pork held at 49.1-51.4f at meat prep area cooler. Instructed to keep all cold TCS foods held at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $100.
  4. #33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: Fresh meat display cooler air temperature at 49.6f, instructed to keep all coolers temperature at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005, cooler is tagged not allowed to us.
  5. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Found 8 live cockroaches in freezer door gasket at rear storage room, instructed to eliminate insects, pest control service recommended priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A)

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 19, 2026CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 21, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 10, 2025ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 9, 2022LicensePass w/ ConditionsRisk 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.

Other inspected places in 60609

Wendy'S Properties, Llc242 W Garfield BlvdPaleteria Neveria Bambi Inc.2051 W 47th StSofive3900 S Ashland AveHelen Borowicz1925 W 47th StKathy De'S3642 S Parnell AveGorditas La Tia Susy3500 S Western Ave

Mi Tiendita Bakery Store — questions

Did Mi Tiendita Bakery Store pass its last health inspection?
Mi Tiendita Bakery Store at 4801 S Wolcott Ave was inspected on Aug 19, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 4 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Mi Tiendita Bakery Store?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
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.

Search another establishment · Browse all inspections · More about 60609