Mixteco #2

2245 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Mixteco #2 has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent visit was on May 7, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 7, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE STAINED/WORN OUT GREEN CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE DUMPSTER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: (4) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Sep 16, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: NOTED DRINKIING CUP WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

Dec 27, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Dec 26, 2023

License

1 major violation.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BARRIER BETWEEN EMPLOYEE PREPARATION AREAS AND CUSTOMERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mixteco #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mixteco #2 on file is from May 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mixteco #2?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mixteco #2.

Has Mixteco #2's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mixteco #2 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mixteco #2 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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