Miranda's Grocery Store
1037 W 19TH ST, Chicago, IL 60608 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 49933
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 27, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT, SUCH AS A CAP OR A HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-203.13 OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK AVAILABLE (FACILITY WAS LICENSED WITH A UTILITY SINK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 20, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITT FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT, SUCH AS A CAP OR A HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB IN POOR REPAIR BOTH AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-203.13 OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK AVAILABLE (FACILITY WAS LICENSED WITH A UTILITY SINK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 6, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR TO CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 18, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER REACH IN COOLER AND UNDER PREP TABLE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 6, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 30, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1501491 ON 11-5-14 32-MISSING DRAIN BOARD MUST PROVIDE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORING CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PROVIDE DIVIDERS INSIDE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA(SPILLS).
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Nov 5, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING DRAIN BOARD.MUST PROVIDE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS BENEATH THE GROCERY SHELVINGS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HAS NO GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STOCK ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 6, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOX FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NEED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.