Mirra
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
90
Score
Mirra has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 2, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Mirra is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE ON FAR LEFT SINK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAPS ON INDER SIDES OF COUNTER TOP IN FRONT BAR PREP AREA.
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Aug 26, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 19, 2025
Routine
7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN PROGRAM ON THE PREMISES FOR VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING FOODS. MANAGEMENT STATES THEY REMOVED THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE FROM THE PREMISES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 3-5 LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES, ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS, HALLWAY, BASEMENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/19/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS POTATO,OCTOPUS,CAULIFLOWER,ETC MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS ON SITE WITHOUT A CDPH-APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED THAT A HACCP PLAN MUST BE APPROVED BEFORE FOOD CAN BE VACUUM PACKAGED ON PREMISES.30LBS.SOUSVIDE OCTOPUS.2LBS. CHUTNEY-1LBS.PRICKLY PEACHES.8LBS. TINGA MASELA-.5LB.MORITA PUREE.10LBS. CHICKEN.1LBS. UNI CREAMA.3LBS. SAUCE.1LB.STEAK.10LBS. SALMON..5LB. CHEESE. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT.APPX.41LBS.$355.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. A SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN TO POST.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 12, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 28, 2024
License
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER IN UPSTAIRS PREP SINK. COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PREP SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER INCAPABLE OF BEING TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITH A MAXIMUM WASH TEMPERATURE OF 103 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL DISH MACHINES HAVE A MINIMUM WASH TEMPERATURE OF 120 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILETS WITH SOILAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN TOILETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE WALL WITH HEAVY SYNTHETIC FLORAL DECORATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM LEFT OF EXIT SIGN GOING INTO KITCHEN IN BOOR REPAIR. FLOOR IS DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR OBSERVED CEILING WITH WATER DAMAGE IN TOILET ROOM TO THE LEFT OF EXIT SIGN GOING INTO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mirra last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mirra on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mirra?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mirra.
Has Mirra's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mirra have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mirra 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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