Did Super Mercado La Chiquita pass its last health inspection?

Super Mercado La Chiquita at 3555 W 26th St was inspected on May 8, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".

What violations were cited at Super Mercado La Chiquita?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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.

Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Super Mercado La Chiquita

3555 W 26th St, Chicago 60623 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

May 8, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on May 8, 2026

#36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF OVERHEAD DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 1/2" GAP BETWEEN AND AT BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS NEAR TAQUERIA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE, HOT WATER TANK AND COMPRESSOR ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
May 8, 2026	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 6, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 4, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 15, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 25, 2022	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 1, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 18, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 10, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 4, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 27, 2017	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 16, 2017	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 16, 2016	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 4, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 10, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 9, 2013	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 5, 2012	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 22, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 8, 2011	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 23, 2011	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 17, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 29, 2010	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)

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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Super Mercado La Chiquita — questions

Did Super Mercado La Chiquita pass its last health inspection?: Super Mercado La Chiquita at 3555 W 26th St was inspected on May 8, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Super Mercado La Chiquita?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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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