Mini Chi Chi Inc. — Super Chi Chi

5431 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

MINI CHI CHI INC., located at 5431 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on 2025-07-16. This inspection resulted in seven minor violations. Across fifteen scored inspections, MINI CHI CHI INC. has historically maintained a low-risk profile.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Dec 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Nov 21, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
52
Jan 19, 2023
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
67
Jan 11, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
43
Jul 26, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 15, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 16, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 21, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Dec 12, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 10, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Dec 31, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Aug 31, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Aug 16, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
52
May 4, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Jul 16, 2025 Inspection
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR STEEL GRAY EXTERIOR DOOR WITH 1/4 IN GAP ACROSS BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH GRAY DUCT TAPE AROUND GASKETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC COVERING ON FRONT OF FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL COVERING ON WALL BETWEEN HOT WATER HEATER AND FURNACE LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE WALL COVERING AND REMOVE DAMAGE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)