Michoacana Supermarket

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Inspections

1. Apr 9, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE WORKING ACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENTS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED YELLOW BULK CONTAINERS IN THE REAR BUTCHER PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED RUST ON SOME WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE DELI WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED (2) MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES OVER THE SLICER EQUIPMENTS IN THE DELI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END-CAPS OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

2. Sep 17, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     4-501.12// OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE WITH DEEP CUTS & STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, RESEALING, OR REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.

3. Aug 6, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED BOTH REAR ICE MACHINES WITH A BUILD-UP OF PINK BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE. CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON VARIOUS PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE WITH DEEP CUTS & STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, RESEALING, OR REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.

4. Nov 26, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     4-101.19--OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR LINERS IN REAR PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15--OBSERVED MINOR LEAK BELOW HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT REAR DELI PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11--OBSERVED CRACKED WALL TILE AT BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11--OBSERVED MINOR FOOD CRUMBS ON FLOORS IN BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

5. Sep 27, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR LINERS IN REAR PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED MINOR LEAK BELOW HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT REAR DELI PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CRACKED WALL TILE AT BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MINOR FOOD CRUMBS ON FLOORS IN BAKERY PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

6. Aug 2, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     REMOVE SOAP DISPENSER AND PAPER TOWELS MOUNTED FROM WALL ABOVE 3 SINKS AT MEAT PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT 2-DOOR FREEZER NEAREST TO FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE WHERE PACKAGED VEGETABLES AND TAMALES ARE STORED. MUST SEAL GASKETS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CONDENSATION AT PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER(CUSTOMER AREA). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     REMOVE UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT FROM FACILITY SUCH AS EMPTY MILK CRATES IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER AND BAKERY STORING RACKS IN BASEMENT.

7. Dec 7, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Nov 7, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL IN BAKERY PREP AREA(COCOA POWDER, SUGAR, FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL. PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS INCLUDE BANANAS, POTATOES, LIMES, PEPPERS, CACTUS, SLICED WATERMELON, SLICED PAPAYA, VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE NAME OF FOOD, ADDRESS, NAME OF BUSINESS, NET QUANTITY, INGREDIENTS(IF 2 OR MORE).

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE LOCATED BY HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY OF CHICAGO WATER LINE AT ALL TIMES.

9. May 2, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE SHELVES AND TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CHIPPED RUST ON THE OVERHEAD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ON WALLS AND AROUND THE PIPES IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE MAIN REAR KITCHEN AREA AND IN REAR 1ST FLOOR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA ALSO,REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN MAIN REAR KITCHEN AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO FINISH AND PAINT WALLS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.