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When was Plena Mercancia LLC last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 5, 2025. 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 Feb 3, 2025 to Feb 5, 2025.
Has Plena Mercancia LLC ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 3, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspections
License Re-Inspection
Feb 5, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
5-203.13 OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SERVICE SINK.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source
License
Feb 3, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON SITE FOR SANITIZING DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF COLD TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SERVICE SINK.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.