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La Merced Inc

4335 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO 60623

Grocery Store Ā· Risk 1 (High)

Risk
High
score 83/100
2
inspections on file
14
total violations
1
critical violations
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Risk assessment

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This establishment has a troubling inspection history and warrants real caution. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-04) earned a Grade F. Inspectors recorded 1 critical violation across the visits on file ā€” these are the findings most associated with foodborne illness. The trend is concerning: its grade slipped versus the prior inspection.

Inspection history

  1. F
    2026-06-04
    Fail Ā· Canvass
    • minor 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
    • minor 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED GUACAMOLE DISPLAYED FOR SALE WITH NO FOOD LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, ETC.
    • minor 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • minor 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • CRITICAL 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2626370 ON 10-31-25:38- OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE Eā€¦
  2. A
    2025-10-31
    Pass Ā· Canvass
    • minor 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DELI MEAT SLICERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.
    • minor 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS.
    • minor 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
    • minor 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST REAR REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
    • minor 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR (WATER DAMAGED) IN THE DINING AND IN SHOPPING DISPLAY AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS UNDERNEATH SHELVING.

Source: Chicago Dept. of Public Health (data.cityofchicago.org Ā· 4ijn-s7e5). This page is a snapshot ā€” verify current status with the official city portal.