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La Michoacana De Martha

4336 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60632 · Cook County

76cited violations
1serious tier
17inspections
55tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2196604
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20261111
2025140
2024110
2023240
20222280
2021130
2020150
2019130
2017140
2016110
2015150
2014150
2013220
2012100

Inspections

  1. Apr 3, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED UNCOVERED ICE CREAM STORED IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR WRAP ALL EXPOSED FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS AND CONDIMENTS IN MULTIPLE CONTAINERS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD, WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF PREP SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK. OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON DRAINBOARD. OBSERVED LIVE POTTED PLANTS STORED ON SHELF ABOVE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE POTTED PLANTS STORED ON SHELF ABOVE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER OF WATER BETWEEN USES NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED DURING PAUSES IN FOOD PREPARATION OR DISPENSING UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED ON A CLEAN PORTION OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR COOKING EQUIPMENT ONLY IF THE IN USE UTENSIL AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE OR COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED THROUGHOUT THE DAY AT LEAST EVERY FOUR HOURS.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE USE SPOONS STORED LAYING DOWN AND UNCOVERED IN CONTAINER BEHIND CONDIMENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE USE ITEMS INVERTED OR COVERED DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP USED AS COVER FOR CONTAINERS OF CONDIMENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIDS/COVERS TO COVER FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED RUST ON SILVER SHELVING UNITS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON WALL IN BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN SAID AREA, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES, OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 87.4F AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE HOT RUNNING WATER RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 114.6F AFTER RESTORATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED LOWER WALL OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR LOWER WALL OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH DOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SUCH AREAS AS TO RIGHT OF WALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK, OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR DIPPER WELL AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

  2. Jun 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MISSING LABELS WITH COMMON NAME ON LARGE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SMALL CONDIMENT CONTAINERS INCLUDING DIFFERENT VARIETY OF NUTS, ETC. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

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

      PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACNINE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      UANBLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL AND BE ABLE TO LOCATE FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAINENCE

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      LOOSE WALLBASE BEHIND TOILET. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING.

  3. Jul 11, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Jul 24, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Jul 13, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      DUST ACCUMUMULATION ON VENT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CARDBOARD LINING ON FLOORS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SO AS FLOOR TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/25/22 REPORT 2562758 NOT CORRECTED: 37 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. 38 OBSERVED AN APPX. 1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. 39 OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE BUCKETS OF ICE CREAM STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. 40 OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGS STORED THROUGHOUT FOOD AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES .MUST STORE SEPERATELY FROM ITEMS AND MAINTAIN 41 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS. 47 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED TRIM ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER ON SERVICE LINE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA. 49 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. 51 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR HAND SINK AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. 55 MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL NEAR LOCKERS. 55 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM. 56 MUST REPAIR O

  6. Aug 25, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX. 1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE BUCKETS OF ICE CREAM STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGS STORED THROUGHOUT FOOD AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES .MUST STORE SEPERATELY FROM ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED TRIM ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER ON SERVICE LINE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR HAND SINK AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL NEAR LOCKERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR NEW FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Aug 17, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF LARGE 5- GALLON PLASTIC BUCKETS OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2.5 GALLONS STRAWBERRY YOGURT 47.1F. 1.5 GALLONS VANILLA YOGURT 48.1F. 1QT. PINA COLADA 47.5F. 1- GALLON PECAN YOGURT 48.2F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 5.5 GALLONS $300. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 47.1F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX. 1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE BUCKETS OF ICE CREAM STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGS STORED THROUGHOUT FOOD AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES .MUST STORE SEPERATELY FROM ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED TRIM ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER ON SERVICE LINE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR HAND SINK AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL NEAR LOCKERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR NEW FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Mar 11, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALLS SURROUNDING JUICING STATION, NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      LIGHTSHIELD MISSING ON LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  9. Feb 7, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR(TORN), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW RUBBER GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR SYRUP STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SYRUP ON THE STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING VENTS DUSTY, AND THE LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS PREP AREA

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILE BROKEN AROUND THE IN FLOOR GREASE TRAP BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN TILES.

  10. Jan 10, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      No allergen training certifications on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.

  11. Jun 30, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      OBSERVED PALETAS, CHIPS,YOGURT CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELF IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN REAR BOX FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE PALETA MACHINE, AND HANDSINK NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  12. Jul 13, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN AN OPEN CONTAINER OF MANGO PUREE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  13. Oct 7, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      PRE PACKAGED PALETAS AND CHIPS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MISSING COVERS FOR CONDIMENT CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME OR EXTEND TOP SNEEZE GUARD TO EXTEND OVER ALL CONDIMENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CRACKED FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR GREASE INTERCEPTOR. REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      INADEQUATE/DIM LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.

  14. Feb 24, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH DEBRIS ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CAN OPENER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN A BUCKET OF ICE IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

  15. May 8, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN REAR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK -IN COOLER IN REAR AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR ALSO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE CHEST COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA

  16. Feb 6, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. Nov 2, 2012 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Fail.

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.