Plena Mercancia

2628 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Plena Mercancia has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.13 OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SERVICE SINK.
51
95
Feb 3, 2025
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON SITE FOR SANITIZING DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
16
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF COLD TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
36
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SERVICE SINK.
51
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Plena Mercancia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Plena Mercancia on file is from Feb 5, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Plena Mercancia's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Plena Mercancia have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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