Mi Lindo Mexico Market
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
58
Score
MI LINDO MEXICO MARKET, LLC, located at 538 W Pershing Rd in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on 2025-07-22. This inspection resulted in a score of 58, with 2 major and 7 minor violations noted. Historically, the market has maintained a pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across 15 scored events.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Apr 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
May 18, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 25, 2022
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
67
Oct 17, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
50
Jul 19, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 12, 2021
Routine
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
45
Mar 13, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
52
Apr 18, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Apr 11, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
50
Nov 15, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 1, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 21, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 29, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2017
License
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Jul 22, 2025 Inspection
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (RICE, BEANS, STEAK, PORK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
36
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
41
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDERNEATH SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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