El Sabor La Michoacanita

4442 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 4, 2021

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited El Sabor La Michoacanita three times, with records going back to 2019. The most recent visit was on May 4, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since May 4, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting El Sabor La Michoacanita on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 4, 2021

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER USED TO STORE ICE CREAM MIX. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 31, 2020

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THATS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC.) AND TO MAINTAIN.

Oct 23, 2019

License

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE /KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS WHERE EXPOSED HANDSINKS ARE LOCATED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT HANDWASHING SIGNS WHERE EXPOSED HANDSINKS ARE LOCATED.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MO LABELS ON SITE FOR THE PALLETAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT LABELS ON PALLETA COVERS/ WRAPPINGS BEFORE PACKAGING.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Sabor La Michoacanita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Sabor La Michoacanita on file is from May 4, 2021. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Sabor La Michoacanita?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Sabor La Michoacanita.

Has El Sabor La Michoacanita's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Sabor La Michoacanita have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Sabor La Michoacanita means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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