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Morelia Supermarket, Inc.

Grocery

7300 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

North Side

Apr 24, 2023 — Canvass inspection

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A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Deli cooler malfunctioned, forcing discard of 250 lbs of meat and cheese worth ~$1,500.

Key Findings

  • Deli cooler failed to maintain safe temperature, holding ready-to-eat meats and cheeses at 60.1°F instead of required cold temperatures. Approximately 250 lbs of product was discarded.
  • Cooked peppers and onions left on counter at 88°F, unsafe for hot holding. About 30 lbs worth $40 was voluntarily discarded.
  • Large marinating containers and cooking pots don't fit in the 3-compartment sink. Facility must establish an alternative manual washing procedure for oversized equipment.
  • Tortilla machine lacks adequate ventilation, causing black smoke residue buildup on walls and ceiling. Ventilation or hood installation required.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #33 — PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED DELI COOLER AT 60.1F CONTAINING TIME/TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING DELI MEATS AND SOFT CHEESES. COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Violation code #21 — PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 30 LBS OF COOKED PEPPERS AND ONIONS ON COUNTER NOT PART OF THE COOLING PROCESS AT 88.0F VALUED AT $40. PEPPERS AND ONIONS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

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Inspection History

Morelia Supermarket, Inc. has had 11 inspections in the last 5 years with a 64% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 9, 2026.

Sep 9, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Aug 7, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

3 violations
Jun 5, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

May 29, 2025Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations
Sep 9, 2024Conditional

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations
May 1, 2023Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

2 violations
Apr 24, 2023ConditionalVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations
Aug 9, 2022Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Jul 28, 2022Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

14 violations
Mar 1, 2022Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

2 violations
Standout inspection
Feb 10, 2022Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

20 violations