Mimi's on Lincoln

3801 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

American

Last inspected: May 1, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Mimi's on Lincoln has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On May 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Mimi's on Lincoln's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 1, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 29, 2025

License

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAMINATION NOT PREVENTED FROM CUSTOMERS ACCESSING WASHROOM TO AN ADJACENT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE BARRIER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOR RODENT PROOF WITH GAP ON BOTTOM DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH A BIG GAP ON THE SIDE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BIG OPENINGS INTO WALL IN THE EAST SIDE OF REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mimi's on Lincoln last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mimi's on Lincoln on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Mimi's on Lincoln's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mimi's on Lincoln have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mimi's on Lincoln 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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