Chicago Inspection: LA MERCED INC — Fail

Chicago CDPH · June 4, 2026

Result: Fail Type: Grocery Store Risk: High Violations (7): 1. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE: Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in taqueria prep area. instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees. 2. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER: Observed packaged guacamole displayed for sale with no food labels. instructed manager to label all packaged food items with ingredients, business name, address, etc. 3. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY: Observed food items stored on floor inside walk-in cooler. instructed manager to label all food items six inches off floor. 4. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES: Observed leaking drainpipe under handwashing sink in meat prep area. instructed manager to repair and maintain. 5. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN: Observed damaged and missing wall tiles in meat prep area. instructed manager to replace and maintain. (+2 more) Address: 4335 W 26TH ST

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