La Michoacana

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	1	2	0
2024	1	2	0
2023	2	7	0
2021	1	2	0
2020	1	8	2
2019	1	6	0
2016	4	36	2
2015	2	8	0
2014	2	8	1
2013	1	3	0
2012	2	5	0
2011	1	3	0

Jul 22, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

EXTREMELY LARGE POTS/PANS THAT ARE TOO BIG TO BE FULLY SUBMERSED INTO THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST HAVE A CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE TO DETAIL HOW THE POTS/PANS ARE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEANING PROCEDURE. MAINTAIN SAME.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE(S). INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Oct 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE REAR DOOR MESH SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MESH SCREEN.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Sep 27, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINIING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Sep 20, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINIING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2537627 ON 11-2-21:53- OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM WITHOUT LIDS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Nov 2, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM WITHOUT LIDS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING FILTER IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 11, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
Serious Priority
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED COOKED CARNITAS AT AN INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 109.4F LOCATED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES FOR ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE 8LBS OF COOKED CARNITAS VALUED AT $100. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE) LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRODUCT DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY RTE FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR 24 HOURS OR MORE. MANAGER PROVIDED DISCARD DATE LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT (WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE) AT AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 108.4F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID UNIT SO THAT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ALWAYS MAINTAINS AN ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND DO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 OBSERVED VARIOUS VENT HOOD FILTERS MISSING FROM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE VENT HOOD FILTERS.

Feb 5, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM OF GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND DISINFECTION RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES, OR PROPER CHLORING 5.25%, WITH PROPER TEST STRIPS WHICH GO FROM 100-5000 PPM.
Severity not stated
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAT 24 HOURS (ie.) SALSA, AND COOKED CARNITAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. THESE TCS FOODS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED.(MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS).
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC 30 GALLON CONTAINER BEING USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SALSA RED AND GREEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS, AND MENUDO. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED COUPLE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Sep 29, 2016 Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PREPARED FOODS LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATORS, PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A REACH IN FREEZER CHEST TOP IN POOR REPAIR AND RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER, PREP TABLE LINER AND ON THE SHELVES OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED TO DRY CHICARON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE RACK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PREP TABLE WITH CHIPPED TILE AND ANOTHER PREP TABLE WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING AROUND FOOD/DRINK STORAGE AND ICE MACHINE NOT FINISHED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN AND MISSING CAULK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RECAULK.ALSO REPAIR WALL BEHIND 4 BURNER STOVE.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS LOCATED IN THE CHICARON DISPLAY CASE AND ABOVE SCALE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE OR ON HOSES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED 2 MALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 26, 2016 Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR (FOOD PREP AREA) IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE AND NOT TIGHT-FITTING TO DOOR FRAME. BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED OR TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PREPARED FOODS LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATORS, PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE SERVING DISHES FOR CARNITAS, AND KITCHEN POTS/PANS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVICE ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AND BAKING SHEETS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. OBSERVED A REACH IN FREEZER CHEST TOP IN POOR REPAIR AND RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER, PREP TABLE LINER AND ON THE SHELVES OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED TO DRY CHICARON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE RACK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PREP TABLE WITH CHIPPED TILE AND ANOTHER PREP TABLE WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING AROUND FOOD/DRINK STORAGE AND ICE MACHINE NOT FINISHED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN AND MISSING CAULK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RECAULK.ALSO REPAIR WALL BEHIND 4 BURNER STOVE.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS LOCATED IN THE CHICARON DISPLAY CASE AND ABOVE SCALE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE OR ON HOSES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE OUTSIDE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED 2 MALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 22, 2016 Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS (CILANTRO). INSTRUCTED TO USE SPOONS TONGS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND TO NOT TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A).
Serious Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB NOT FUNCTIONING, NOR COLD WATER COMING OUT OF THE FAUCET ON THE HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP (CARNITA SERVING) AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT COLD RUNNING WATER IS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR (FOOD PREP AREA) IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE AND NOT TIGHT-FITTING TO DOOR FRAME. BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED OR TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AND 15 FLIES HARBORING AROUND SAID DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PREPARED FOODS LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATORS, PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE SERVING DISHES FOR CARNITAS, AND KITCHEN POTS/PANS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVICE ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AND BAKING SHEETS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. OBSERVED A REACH IN FREEZER CHEST TOP IN POOR REPAIR AND RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER, PREP TABLE LINER AND ON THE SHELVES OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED TO DRY CHICARON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE RACK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PREP TABLE WITH CHIPPED TILE AND ANOTHER PREP TABLE WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING AROUND FOOD/DRINK STORAGE AND ICE MACHINE NOT FINISHED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN AND MISSING CAULK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RECAULK.ALSO REPAIR WALL BEHIND 4 BURNER STOVE.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS LOCATED IN THE CHICARON DISPLAY CASE AND ABOVE SCALE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE OR ON HOSES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE OUTSIDE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED 2 MALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 13, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN AND MISSING CAULK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RECAULK.ALSO REPAIR WALL BEHIND 4 BURNER STOVE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE LOWER PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Dec 15, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1547143 ON 6-16-15: 45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN DRAINLINES OF REAR EXPOSED SINK.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Jun 16, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Jul 29, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jul 18, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED PORK CARNITAS TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 101.4F-104.0F- HELD INSIDE THE FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT- NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD,DENATURE APPROXIMATELY 13 #'S AND TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE OF $93.02 AS STATED PER MANAGER AT THIS TIME. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND CLUTTERED STORED ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE EAST WALL NEAR THE LARGE BLUE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.ALSO THE BASEMENT REAR DOOR IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/2" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM CORNERS.INTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS,PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORING MEATS NOT GROCERY BAGS AND REPAIR SLIDING DOOR TO THE HOT HOLDING CARNITAS UNIT AT FRONT.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ELEVATE STOREC ARTICLES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

SOME LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS ARE NOT SHIELDED,MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE,MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Aug 6, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FILTERS MISSING OVER COOKING STOVE NEED TO REPLACE. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE SHELVES.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NEED TO CLEAN REAR CEILING.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER IN REAR NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

Dec 20, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Dec 13, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRS AND IN THE CRAWL SPACE NEXT TO THE BASEMENT DOOR. THE REAR BASEMENT DOOR AND PIPE CHASE ABOVE SAID DOOR HAS 1" GAPS, SEVERAL HOLES WERE FOUND AROUND THE FRONT BASEMENT AND STAIRWELL. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS SO THEY ARE PEST PROOF.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

THE KNIVES ARE STORED IN A DIRTY, DAMAGED CARD BOARD BOX, STORE THE KNIVES IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY PLACE.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

THE LIGHT SHIELDS ARE MISSING THE END CAPS, REPAIR THE LIGHTING SO IT IS PROPERLY SHIELDED.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE FRONT HANDSINK DRAINS SLOWLY, REPAIR SO THE WATER DRAINS QUICKLY. THE REAR KITCHEN HANDSINK AREA IS CLUTTERED AND DIRTY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION. THE ICE MACHINE AND HOT WATER HEATER LEAK. REPAIR LEAKING PLUMBING IN ORDER TO DENY RATS A WATER SOURCE.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

THE SPACE UNDER THE WALK IN COOLER IS FULL OF DEBRIS, CLEAN OUT SAID AREA SO IT DOSENT BECOME A RAT HARBORAGE.

Apr 27, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. SOME COOLERS DON'T HAVE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE PORCH. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

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