La Michoacana Bonita
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at La Michoacana Bonita, the earliest from 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB NOT TURNING ON AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT (PALETA MAKER, ICE CREAM MAKER) THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 4, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 OBSERVED THE FACILITY CHOPPING VEGETABLES IN THE HALLWAY WHERE THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED WITHOUT A HANDWASHING SINK. THIS AREA IS NOT A FOOD PREP AREA AND IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PREP TABLES AND FOOD AND NEVER PREP ANY FOODS IN AREAS WITHOUT A HANDWASHING SINK AND AN AREA THAT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS. ALL FOOD PREP MUST BE DONE IN THE DESIGNATED FOOD PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR OR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THERE ARE ADEQUATE ACCESIBLE HANDWASHING SINKS AND ARE ONLY ACCESSIBLE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT (PALETA MAKER, ICE CREAM MAKER) THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB NOT TURNING ON AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 30, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FIRST FLOOR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLE OF DISPENSING UTENSIL LAYING ON TOP OF SALSA IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE DISPENSING UTENSIL HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING GOR STORAGE.
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Jan 22, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PBASEMENT PREP AREA AND STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 27, 2023
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF 1ST FL.REAR & BASEMENT DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12 : MUST STORE FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND CARDBOARD ON BASEMENT PREP TABLES.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : OBSERVED A HOLE IN WATER LINE OF DIPPING WELL IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT 1ST & BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AT SURFACE OF BASEMENT MOPSINK,BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AT 50.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1.5LBS. SLICED TURKEY 48.9F.1LBS.SLICED HAM 47.1F.2LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE 50.5F.STORED INSIDE OF 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX.4.5LBS.$16.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE OF FOODS STORED IN A CHEST FREEZER THAT HAS A DIRTY LID,BUILD UP OF ICE AND NOT ABLE TO CLOSE LID TIGHTLY AND LID WRAPPED WITH CLEAR TAPE STORED AND PARTIALLY OPEN ,NO LOCK PROVIDED ON FREEZER STORED OUTSIDE IN THE ELEMENTS IN REAR PARKING LOT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOODS IN A PROPER MANNER INSIDE OF FACILITY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.MANAGER REMOVE FOOD ITEMS DURING INSPECTION(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.OBSERVED A SMALL PAN INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH A LARGE PREP TABLE STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK ,PLASTIC BAG,PLASTIC BOTTLES,ICE CREAM MOLD AND PLASTIC LIDS INSIDE OF SAID SINK. ARTICLES AND TABLE WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINKS FREE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF 1ST FL.REAR & BASEMENT DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST STORE FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND CARDBOARD ON BASEMENT PREP TABLES.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN WATER LINE OF DIPPING WELL IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AT SURFACE OF BASEMENT MOPSINK,BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT 1ST & BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Dec 27, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED BAGS OF PREPACKAGED POTATO CHIPS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED A NON FOOD GRADE WATER HOSE BEING USED TO CLEAN A CIP EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE HOSE FOR ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT CLEANING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 8, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS UNDERNEATH THE SHELF NEAR CASH REGISTER OF DRY STORAGE (NUTS, POWDERS, CEREAL) WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLER TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 27, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED DISCARD DATE LABELS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING (SLICED DELI MEAT, PICO DE GALLO) THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS NEEDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS (CHIPS) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Apr 25, 2018
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PACKAGED CHIPS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE HOSE AND PROVIDE PROPER SPRAYER/FAUCET FOR HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE ICE CREAM MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Michoacana Bonita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana Bonita on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Michoacana Bonita?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at La Michoacana Bonita.
Has La Michoacana Bonita's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Michoacana Bonita have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Michoacana Bonita 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 Michoacana Bonita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Michoacana Bonita is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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