Nuestro Mexico Lindo

6530-6532 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Nuestro Mexico Lindo four times, with records going back to 2021. The most recent report on file is from Jul 11, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Nuestro Mexico Lindo is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Jul 11, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN HOT HOLDING AND PREP AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERINGS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF THE PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Oct 11, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 6, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Dec 9, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH BATHROOMS AND HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nuestro Mexico Lindo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nuestro Mexico Lindo on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nuestro Mexico Lindo?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nuestro Mexico Lindo.

Has Nuestro Mexico Lindo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nuestro Mexico Lindo have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nuestro Mexico Lindo 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 Nuestro Mexico Lindo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nuestro Mexico Lindo is inspected roughly once per year on average.