Chicago Inspection: MERCADITO LINCOLN PARK — Fail

Chicago CDPH · May 12, 2026

Result: Fail Type: Restaurant Risk: High Violations (11): 1. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS: No written cleaning procedure or required equipment for a vomit / diarrhea event. must provide. priority foundation violation. 2. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE: Must install a hand sink at the cooks line in the prep area whereas the food handlers have easy access to the hand washing sink. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) 3. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED: Both dishwashing machines not functional/set up with chemicals. must install to be properly operating. priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued. 4. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY: Must install a splash guard on the right side of the bar hand washing sink between the sink and the clean glass drying rack. 5. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED: All stored items in the rear dining room storage closet must be elevated from the floors. (+6 more) Address: 2421-2423 N LINCOLN AVE

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