La Michoacana

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Inspections

1. Mar 17, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods (corn, deli...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     Cloth towels are hung thorough out kitchen to dry, instructed to dry all cloth towels properly away from food prep areas.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     Utensils in-use stored in standing water at room temperature, instructed to store according to health code, ie.

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

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP CONTAINING DELI MEAT WITHOUT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.

3. Mar 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND BACK DOOR NEAR THE DUMPSTERS. MUST PROVIDES A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A FLY STRIP HANGING DIRECTLY IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR AREA WITH THE CHEST FREEZERS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

4. Aug 3, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

5. Apr 10, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED SECOND COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

6. Jul 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN FRONT SERVING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

7. Jul 30, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     3-302.12: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND RE-PACKAGED FOODS.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-307.11: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMP AND 3- COMP SINK DRAIN BOARD.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-501.11: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     6-501.19: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.16: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOPS SETTING INSIDE OF MOP SINK BASIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.13: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT STEP UP INTO PREP AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL AND CEILING VENTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-202.11: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.

8. Jul 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • 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)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1.5 LBS. SLICED HAM 46.9F-50.7F.1 OZ. BIB CUT LETTUCE 51.8F. 1 OZ. SLICED TOMATO 51.6F. .5LB.SLICED PORK 53.4F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.2.2LBS. $8.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 53.6F .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED.EMAIL LETTER. 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 AND RE-PACKAGED FOODS.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMP AND 3- COMP SINK DRAIN BOARD.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT STEP UP INTO PREP AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL AND CEILING VENTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOPS SETTING INSIDE OF MOP SINK BASIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.

9. Nov 5, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     Must provide signage at all exposed hand washing sinks in prep areas, and wash bowl sinks in restrooms.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     Observed Pre-packaged paletas without proper labels in freezers. Must properly lable as required by law.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     Observed milk crates stored directly on the floor in the dry storage room. Instructed must provide shelving that is a minimum of 3 inches above the floor to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Observe holes in the ceiling in front prep near front door and in ceiling in the rear above rear door. Must seal all holes to prevent pest entry. Observed holes in floor in rear near door. Must fill to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Observed excessive dust build up on ceiling tiles around air vents over dining room. Must detail clean and maintain same.