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Mixoacana

3101 W 25Th St, Chicago, IL 60623
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Mixoacana has five inspections in the public record. Mixoacana was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties”, showing up three times.

Mixoacana's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD (CORN 198.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
74
Aug 21, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HAM, CHEESE, CORN, DICED TOMATOES, SLICED FRUIT) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PIC A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.
2
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAT, CAT FOOD, AND LITTER BOX WITH FECES ON PREMISES IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE PROHIBITED ANIMAL FROM PREMISES, AS WELL AS FOOD AND LITTER BOX. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CATS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED. (CAT REMOVED DURING INSPECTION).
38
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2609411 DATED: 12/18/24 NOT CORRECTED; #57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT. #58-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
1
70
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HAM, CHEESE, CUT UP FRUIT) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED IN THE FACILITY ONE HOUR AND 15 MINUTES INTO INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.
2
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12 NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON AND IN HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
58
70
Dec 20, 2023
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mixoacana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mixoacana on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mixoacana?

Across the inspection record, “person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mixoacana.

Has Mixoacana's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mixoacana have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mixoacana means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Mixoacana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mixoacana is inspected around two times per year on average.

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