Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

El Mercado Fresco

4201 W 59th St

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was El Mercado Fresco last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on May 6, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from May 1, 2026 to May 6, 2026.
Has El Mercado Fresco ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 1, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

License

May 6, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR WITH NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARG TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 6, 2026 · Original Source

License

May 1, 2026

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 1, 2026 · Original Source

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