El Michoacanito
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025
78
Score
Public records show 18 inspections at El Michoacanito stretching back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which El Michoacanito's 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, RICE ETC)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE BE COVERED IN REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR TRASH BIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE REAR SIDE STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR INSIDE THE REAR BOILER ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR SIDE STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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78
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN FREEZER 2 DOOR IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. MUST REMOVE LITTER ON GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN AND ABOVE DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND IN REAR ADJACENT ROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR ADJACENT STORAGE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 8, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15--OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 31, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON WALL IN CORNER STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP, WASHROOMS).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING STOVE/OVEN/MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS AND PREP COOLER,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNISEX WASHROOM NOT SELF-CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MENTIONED WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 9, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OYSTERS AND CLAMS ON MENU BUT NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS KEPT ON SITE. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS AT LEAST 90 DAYS AFTER LAST ITEM FROM BATCH HAS BEEN SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED SUCH AS CEVICHE WITH NO REMINDER, DISCLAIMER, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE TO ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH UNISEX TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, GRIME, AND DIRT INSIDE MICROWAVE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD OVER GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Mar 29, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH UNISEX TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AT 4:00 PM, APPROXIMATLY 20 LBS COOKED RICE HELD AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60.6F IN TWO LARGE, DEEP CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS INSIDE A TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MANAGER STATES THE RICE WAS PREPARED IT THE MORNING. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING OF HOT PREPARED FOODS. RICE DISCARDED. APPROXIMATE VALUE $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ANIMAL ORIGIN RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING OF A COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE BAGS OF FRESH VEGETABLES SUCH AS RADISHES AND CARROTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS AND PREPARED, FRESH VEGETABLES. ALL VEGETABLES DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, VERIFIED AND AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 2-21-19 #2268341 NOT CORRECTED.#55-: FLOOR CLUTTERED AT STORAGE ROOM BEHIND UNUSED BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR, MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THROUGHOUT SEVERAL COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. FOODS NOTED WITH NO DATES OR PREP DATES ONLY. FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE, PREPARED MEATS AND SOUP.ALL FOODS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AT A VALUE OF $100.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A TORN MISSING RODENT PROOF STRIP AT THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. NOTED AN OPEN 1/4 IN GAP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POROUS STONE PESTLE AND MORTAR BEING USED FOR MAKING SALSA. INSTRUCTED MUST NOT USE POROUS STONE THAT IS UNABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PLASTIC THERMAL COOLER USED TO ICE/COOL PREPARED FOODS, ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 21, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE AND ALL NECESSARY ITEMS ASA OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPAPRED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED WITH DATE MADE AND SELL BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR CLUTTERED AT STORAGE ROOM BEHIND UNUSED BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR, MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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May 24, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS, PREP AREA SHELVES ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN SHELVES.
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May 16, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON DINING ROOM TABLE (BY T.V. SET) ALSO OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY ALSO MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS, PREP AREA SHELVES ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Aug 12, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE ADJACENT ROOM TO REMOVE THE URINE SMELL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTOR FOR THE MOP SINK. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA.
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Mar 23, 2015
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS FOR LARGE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS FOR STORING OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET FOR THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE: COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENTS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES,MOP SINK, STORAGE SHELVES, ICE MACHINE, AND DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jul 22, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 12 RODENT DROPPINGS REAR STORAGE AREA, AND 2 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND BAR IN PARTY AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREA, CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, AND CLEAN ALL STORAGE AREAS ELIMINATE CLUTTER, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE: COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, MOP SINK, STORAGE SHELVES, ICE MACHINE, AND ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREP AREAS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AT PREP AREA, AND PARTY ROOM, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS SAME AREA AND CLEAN VENT COVERS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT PARTY ROOM BATHROOM DOOR,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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70
Sep 23, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Broken and missing floor tiles, must be replace.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Vent covers in toilet rooms has build up of dust. must detail clean. leaking faucet on three compartment sink. Must repair.
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Dec 18, 2012
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD COUNTER TOP, WALL AND SHELVES AT 2ND PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, MOP SINK, STORAGE SHELVES AND ICE MACHINE; ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AT 2ND PREP AREA, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS SAME AREA AND CLEAN VENT COVERS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE 2ND PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Michoacanito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Michoacanito on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Michoacanito?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at El Michoacanito.
Has El Michoacanito's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Michoacanito have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Michoacanito means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Michoacanito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Michoacanito is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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