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Food Safety Report: La Merced Inc, 4335 W 26th St, Chicago, Il, USA.

1 day ago source chicago.gov business

Chicago, 60623 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 4, 2026
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.

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.

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.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking drainpipe under handwashing sink in meat prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed damaged and missing wall tiles in meat prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

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.

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 entry point for pests. 51-observed a leaky pipe underneath the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Source: chicago.gov

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