CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors documented violations at MIXOACANA during a routine inspection conducted on 08/14/2025.
Located at 3101 W 25TH ST, the facility is part of CHICAGO's diverse food service industry. Routine inspections help maintain consistent safety standards throughout the city's dining establishments.
The inspection identified 3 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.
The first violation related to pest management. Inspectors documented: 1. Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs Duties - Comments: No Person in Charge on Site During Time of Inspection with Foodservice Manager Training.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine.
The second violation concerned food temperatures. Inspectors documented: 2. City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate - Comments: No City of Chicago Certified Food Manager on Site During the Inspection While the Temperature Control for Safety Foods (ham, Cheese, Corn, Diced Tomatoes, Sliced Fruit) Has Been Prepared and Served. Instructed Pic a City of Chicago Certified Food Manager Must Be on Site at All Times Foods Are Being Prepared and Served. Priority Foundation Violation #7-38-012.citation Issued.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Time-temperature abuse allows harmful bacteria to multiply to levels that can cause illness.
The third violation related to pest management. Inspectors documented: 38. Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present - Comments: Observed Cat, Cat Food, and Litter Box with Feces on Premises in Basement Area. Instructed Person in Charge to Remove Prohibited Animal From Premises, As Well As Food and Litter Box. Instructed Person in Charge That Cats Are Not Allowed in Food Service Establishments. Priority Foundation #7-40-060. Citation Issued. (cat Removed During Inspect. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Cockroaches can spread E. coli and Salmonella by contaminating food and surfaces.
The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/14/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.14 NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.; CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HAM, CHEESE, CUT UP FRUIT) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED IN THE FACILITY ONE HOUR AND 15 MINUTES INTO INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.; WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 4-901.12 NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON AND IN HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION..
Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine. Time-temperature abuse allows harmful bacteria to multiply to levels that can cause illness. Cockroaches can spread E. coli and Salmonella by contaminating food and surfaces.
This inspection data is sourced directly from Chicago Department of Public Health. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.
Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022
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