Mercadito Counter

738 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2015

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Mercadito Counter was last inspected on Feb 24, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Mercadito Counter dates to Feb 24, 2015.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Mercadito Counter on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2015

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER SURROUNDING AREAS NOT MAINTAINED . WITH DEBRIS(CARDBOARD, OLD SWEATER, CIGARETTE BUTTS, GARBAGE BAGS,ETC) ALL AROUND THE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREAS DURING INSPECTION.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN TTHE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALLS INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. FILTER /HOOD CANOPY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS X2, IN THE HOOD/CANOPY ON THE COOK LINE IST FLOOR. MUST REPLACE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NO GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE TWO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL ONE OR SHOW EXISTANCE OF THE CATCH BASIN.

Aug 27, 2014

License

3 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR PREP ARES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED THORN AND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR HALL WAY. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE HALL WAY ON THE FIRST FLOOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mercadito Counter last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mercadito Counter on file is from Feb 24, 2015. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mercadito Counter?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mercadito Counter.

Has Mercadito Counter's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mercadito Counter have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mercadito Counter means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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