What is Mix Mex-cue, Inc's health inspection score?

Mix Mex-cue, Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 68 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mix Mex-cue, Inc last inspected?

Mix Mex-cue, Inc was last inspected on May 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mix Mex-cue, Inc have?

Mix Mex-cue, Inc has 28 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mix Mex-cue, Inc safe to eat at?

Mix Mex-cue, Inc has a safety score of 68/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Mix Mex-cue, Inc

Name: Mix Mex-cue, Inc
Address: 2301-2303 W FOSTER AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 68

2301-2303 W FOSTER AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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Lincoln Square

Ranked #307 of 447 in Lincoln Square

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5 inspections

Last: May 6, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-32

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-22 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2301-2303 W FOSTER AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

May

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

May 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

May

May 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med8 Basic

11 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
OBSERVED IN SEVERAL COOLERS RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS BEING STORED DIRECTLY OVER COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE COOKED BEEF IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER, RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP SHELVING INSIDE THE HALLWAY TALL REACH-IN COOLER ABOVE ASSORTED COOKED FOODS AND RAW EGGS IN THE DINING ROOM COOLER STORED ABOVE READY TO DRINK HORCHATA. ALL FOODS REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF PREPARED COOKED MEATS, COOKED RICE, BEANS IN VARIOUS COOLERS THROUGHOUT NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO LABELS. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED MEATS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL PRE-PACKAGED, PREPARED COOKIES AND CAKES ON DISPLAY ON COUNTER AND DINING ROOM COOLER FOR GRAB AND GO MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND ANY ALLERGEN WARNING IF NEEDED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE LOCKS FOR THE OUTDOOR BOX FREEZER AND DINING ROOM PREPARED STORED FOODS COOLER OR REMOVE FROM PUBLIC ACCESS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL HALLWAY STORAGE AREAS AND CLOSETS INCLUDING THE OUTDOOR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED OFF THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER (TOP DRAWER) MUST REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
RAW WOOD SEPARATOR BETWEEN THE COOKS LINE COOLERS MUST PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. NOT INSIDE THE DIRTY MOP BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED FLOOR DRAIN FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Base deductions−36 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY STORAGE CLOSET/OFFICE SPACE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2577290 DATED:06/14/2023 #58--2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jun 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 DISASSEMBLED SMOKER ON SITE OUTSIDE. SMOKER IS CURRENTLY LOCATED IN SHED AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNUSED OR UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 23

License InspectionFail

2 High2 Med7 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

46/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO POSTED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED MENU WITH NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SMOKER OUTSIDE. FACILITY PLANS TO USE SAID SMOKER TO COOK MEATS. SMOKER MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES MOVED INSIDE TO PRVENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN REAR AREA SURROUNDING SMOKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO APPLY FRESH COAT OF SEALANT.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED INCORRECT TEST STRIPS ON SITE. FACILITY HAS QUAT TEST STRIPS; HOWEVER FACILITY UTILIZES CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SANITIZER UTLIZED MATCHES TEST STRIPS UTILIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FLOOR GRATE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BLOCKING FLOW OF WATER. WATER SPLASHES OFF GRATE AND ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE GRATE IS FITTED PROPERLY.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE OR CONTRACT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EITHER AN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE OR A CONTRACT FROM LICENSED GARBAGE COMPANY WITH FACILITY NAME AND ADDRESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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