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La Delicia Michoacana

5146 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at La Delicia Michoacana stretching back to 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PLASTER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
95
Dec 10, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP VOMITING AND DIARHEAL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS (CUT MELON, CHEESE, MILK)IN REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
23
Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
62
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CHEST FREEZER GASKET TO BE TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET ON THE CHEST FREEZER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE IN THE KITCHEN. INSRTUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
47
64
Nov 18, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
37
95
Sep 3, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. CORRECT SAME.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK FAUCET. PROVIDE SAME.
38
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Delicia Michoacana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Delicia Michoacana on file is from Feb 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Delicia Michoacana?

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

Has La Delicia Michoacana's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Delicia Michoacana have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Delicia Michoacana 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 La Delicia Michoacana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Delicia Michoacana is inspected about once every two years on average.

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