La Michoacana Premium

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Inspections

1. Jan 20, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jan 13, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR UPPER AND LOWER COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACAHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF RIGHT DOOR AND IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA NOT INVERTED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR OR STORED ON MILK CRATES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA CLOSEST TO ENTRANCE DOOR OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING WASHING SINK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

3. Apr 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED FILM ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE LOCATED IN COUNTER PREP AREA WHERE JUGS OF JUICE ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FILM AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED RED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK MARKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT NECK OF FAUCET AT 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

5. Aug 31, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL SAME AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     DEEP FRYER ON SITE WITHOUT VENTILATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

6. Jul 13, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CORN,HAM,CUT WATERMELON,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED FAUCET AT HANDWASH SINK IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM, UNABLE TO PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT CONSTANT PRESSURE OF HAND ON FAUCET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

   • 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" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE OUTTER DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED REAR REACH IN 2- DOOR FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

7. Jul 21, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FAUCET AT HANDWASH SINK IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM, UNABLE TO PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT CONSTANT PRESSURE OF HAND ON FAUCET. A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES

8. Dec 16, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Nov 19, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

     UNKNOWN SOURCE/NO INVOICE OF UNSEALED IMPROPERLY LABELED PALETAS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE INVOICE, APPROVED SOURCE (BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND DOCUMENTATION THAT SOURCE IS APPROVED FROM STATE TO WHOLESALE). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON PALETAS

10. Sep 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, AND A KIT BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SEE VIOLATION # 60.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION # 58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING, FROM REPORT # 2243848 DATED 12/26/2018, CORRECT BY DATE MAR.26,2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

11. Dec 26, 2018 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      No employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violatio 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure in place. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      backflow prevention device not located on utility sink. Must provide access to backflow prevention device.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      Observed no proof of allergen training. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.