Mixteco Grill #3

1209-11 N Noble St, Chicago, IL 60642

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Mixteco Grill #3, the earliest from 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 30, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mixteco Grill #3 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 30, 2026

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN THE 2-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Apr 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 28, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.11 THE DRYWALL AND PEELING PAINT IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

Jun 21, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2-DOOR SALSA PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SALSA AT 50-53F AND GUACAMOLE AT 51F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR SALSA PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SALSA AND GUACAMOLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 40 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE FLOOR IN DISREPAIR IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR.

Dec 1, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 27, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AT 73.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM IN BASEMENT FOUND AT 72.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOUND AT 75.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. THERE WAS HOT WATER HOWEVER AT THE PREP AREAS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UP STAIRS AND THEY WERE WITHIN NORMAL RANGE 100-110F

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

May 11, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED FLOOR DRAINS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 15, 2021

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mixteco Grill #3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mixteco Grill #3 on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mixteco Grill #3?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mixteco Grill #3.

Has Mixteco Grill #3's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mixteco Grill #3 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mixteco Grill #3 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mixteco Grill #3 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mixteco Grill #3 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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