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Food Inspections
Dubuque Health Inspection: EL Mercadito Nicas Market Llc Cited with 2 Violations
OFFICIAL FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT
On October 9, 2026, state food safety specialists from the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducted a Routine of EL MERCADITO NICAS MARKET LLC located at 233 MAIN ST Dubuque, IA 52001. A total of 2 violations were documented.
Inspection Date: October 9, 2026
Address: 233 MAIN ST Dubuque, IA 52001
Violations Recorded: 2
Type: Routine
Phone: 414-324-1145
Inspector Observations & Violations
Violation Code: 3-201.13
Health Violation
Fluid milk and milk products
Inspector Comments:
--Observation: Containers of 100% Raw milk (unpasteurized) marked "not for human consumption" in cooler. Inspector removed all (50-12 ounce) containers from facility and had disposed at City of Dubuque Water and Resource Recover Center
--Observation: Containers of 100% Raw milk (unpasteurized) marked "not for human consumption" in cooler. Inspector removed all (50-12 ounce) containers from facility and had disposed at City of Dubuque Water and Resource Recover Center
Violation Code: 3-202.14
Health Violation
Source- egg and milk products, pasteurized
Inspector Comments:
--Observation: Containers of 100% Raw milk (unpasteurized) marked "not for human consumption" in cooler. Inspector removed all (50-12 ounce) containers from facility and had disposed at City of Dubuque Water and Resource Recover Center
--Observation: Containers of 100% Raw milk (unpasteurized) marked "not for human consumption" in cooler. Inspector removed all (50-12 ounce) containers from facility and had disposed at City of Dubuque Water and Resource Recover Center
About Public Food Safety Records: Food inspections represent an official snapshot of conditions at the time of inspection conducted by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (Food Safety Bureau) and local partner health divisions. Violations are frequently corrected immediately on-site prior to the inspector leaving. Official inspection records and past history are publicly accessible on the state portal at iowa.safefoodinspection.com.