Mix Mex-Cue
Last inspected: May 6, 2025
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Score
Public records show five inspections at Mix Mex-Cue stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated May 6, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to 11 violations.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN SEVERAL COOLERS RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS BEING STORED DIRECTLY OVER COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE COOKED BEEF IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER, RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP SHELVING INSIDE THE HALLWAY TALL REACH-IN COOLER ABOVE ASSORTED COOKED FOODS AND RAW EGGS IN THE DINING ROOM COOLER STORED ABOVE READY TO DRINK HORCHATA. ALL FOODS REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF PREPARED COOKED MEATS, COOKED RICE, BEANS IN VARIOUS COOLERS THROUGHOUT NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO LABELS. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED MEATS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR DRAIN FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED, PREPARED COOKIES AND CAKES ON DISPLAY ON COUNTER AND DINING ROOM COOLER FOR GRAB AND GO MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND ANY ALLERGEN WARNING IF NEEDED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LOCKS FOR THE OUTDOOR BOX FREEZER AND DINING ROOM PREPARED STORED FOODS COOLER OR REMOVE FROM PUBLIC ACCESS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL HALLWAY STORAGE AREAS AND CLOSETS INCLUDING THE OUTDOOR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER (TOP DRAWER) MUST REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SEPARATOR BETWEEN THE COOKS LINE COOLERS MUST PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. NOT INSIDE THE DIRTY MOP BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 28, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 21, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2577290 DATED:06/14/2023 #58--2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY STORAGE CLOSET/OFFICE SPACE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Jun 14, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 DISASSEMBLED SMOKER ON SITE OUTSIDE. SMOKER IS CURRENTLY LOCATED IN SHED AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNUSED OR UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT.
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May 24, 2023
License
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POSTED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMOKER OUTSIDE. FACILITY PLANS TO USE SAID SMOKER TO COOK MEATS. SMOKER MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES MOVED INSIDE TO PRVENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCORRECT TEST STRIPS ON SITE. FACILITY HAS QUAT TEST STRIPS; HOWEVER FACILITY UTILIZES CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SANITIZER UTLIZED MATCHES TEST STRIPS UTILIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE OR CONTRACT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EITHER AN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE OR A CONTRACT FROM LICENSED GARBAGE COMPANY WITH FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN REAR AREA SURROUNDING SMOKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO APPLY FRESH COAT OF SEALANT.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR GRATE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BLOCKING FLOW OF WATER. WATER SPLASHES OFF GRATE AND ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE GRATE IS FITTED PROPERLY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mix Mex-Cue last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mix Mex-Cue on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mix Mex-Cue?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mix Mex-Cue.
Has Mix Mex-Cue's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mix Mex-Cue have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mix Mex-Cue means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Mix Mex-Cue inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mix Mex-Cue is inspected around three times per year on average.
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