La Mariposa Michoacana
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2021
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Score
Going back to 2013, La Mariposa Michoacana has 15 inspections in the public record. On Oct 8, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that La Mariposa Michoacana's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 8, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so La Mariposa Michoacana is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Oct 8, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-1-21 INSPECTION # 2534223. VIOLATION 54 FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH MISSING LID. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 1, 2021
Routine
1 major violation.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH MISSING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 21, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 25, 2019
Routine
1 major violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-8-18 INSPECTION # 2232981. VIOLATION 58. NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 8, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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 ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC FLOOR BASE PEELING FROM WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REATTACH PLASTIC FLOOR BASE TO WALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Dec 1, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 14, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 18, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER FOR GARBAGE NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS ARE NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSED DUE TO ARE BROKEN (HOLES),BENT IN WAY THAT REMAINS OPENED,BROKEN FROM HINGES. THE METAL FRAME OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE DUMPSTER IS BROKEN. METAL HINGES COMPLETELY BROKEN FROM SECURED HOLES. DUMPSTER IS LOCATED ON "OLIVE" STREET,THE ENTIRE BUILDING USES THE SAME UNIT. NEED TO REPLACE MENTIONED UNIT.LIDS MUST BE COMPLETELY CLOSED TIGHT FITTING TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER/CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-12-16,REPORT #1727262 #30-FOUND ICE CREAM BARS/BAGGED CHIPS NOT LABELED. ALSO, FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL MENTIONED TODAY 1-18-17 FOUND BAGGED CHIPS ON SHELF ON SELLING AREA AND PALETAS/ICE CREAM BARS INSIDE THE SERVING CHEST FREEZER.NO LABEL PROVIDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Apr 12, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE CREAM BARS/BAGGED CHIPS NOT LABELED. ALSO, FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL MENTIONED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE(SUGAR ETC.). MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 15, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Feb 25, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTICED BAD ODOR COMING FROM GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB FOR HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF EMPLOYEES NAMES ON PREMISES.
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Aug 11, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. MUST SEAL WITH FOODGRADE PAINT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS WITH CHIPPING PAINT BY DIPPER WELL AND SNOW CONE PREPARATION AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO STEM THERMOMETERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Oct 11, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE BATHROOM DOOR
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS ON PREMISES ESPECIALLY AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Sep 23, 2013
License
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD OR A PROTECTIVE COVER AROUND ICE CREAM FREEZERS AT THE FRONT DISPLAY/SELLING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC/CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE BATHROOM DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS ON PREMISES ESPECIALLY AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE AT THE REAR.
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Sep 18, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Mariposa Michoacana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Mariposa Michoacana on file is from Oct 8, 2021. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Mariposa Michoacana?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Mariposa Michoacana.
Has La Mariposa Michoacana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Mariposa Michoacana have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Mariposa 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.
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