La Michoacana

2049 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 19 inspections at La Michoacana stretching back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Jul 22, 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 two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited 10 times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

19
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY LARGE POTS/PANS THAT ARE TOO BIG TO BE FULLY SUBMERSED INTO THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST HAVE A CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEDURE TO DETAIL HOW THE POTS/PANS ARE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEANING PROCEDURE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE(S). INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 22, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE REAR DOOR MESH SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MESH SCREEN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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90
Sep 27, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINIING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 20, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2537627 ON 11-2-21:53- OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM WITHOUT LIDS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINIING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 2, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM WITHOUT LIDS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FILTER IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED COOKED CARNITAS AT AN INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 109.4F LOCATED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES FOR ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE 8LBS OF COOKED CARNITAS VALUED AT $100. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT (WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE) AT AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 108.4F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID UNIT SO THAT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ALWAYS MAINTAINS AN ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE) LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRODUCT DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY RTE FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR 24 HOURS OR MORE. MANAGER PROVIDED DISCARD DATE LABELS. 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 HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND DO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED VARIOUS VENT HOOD FILTERS MISSING FROM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE VENT HOOD FILTERS.
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Feb 5, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM OF GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND DISINFECTION RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES, OR PROPER CHLORING 5.25%, WITH PROPER TEST STRIPS WHICH GO FROM 100-5000 PPM.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAT 24 HOURS (ie.) SALSA, AND COOKED CARNITAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. THESE TCS FOODS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED.(MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC 30 GALLON CONTAINER BEING USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SALSA RED AND GREEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS, AND MENUDO. UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COUPLE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 29, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PREPARED FOODS LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATORS, PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A REACH IN FREEZER CHEST TOP IN POOR REPAIR AND RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER, PREP TABLE LINER AND ON THE SHELVES OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED TO DRY CHICARON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE RACK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PREP TABLE WITH CHIPPED TILE AND ANOTHER PREP TABLE WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING AROUND FOOD/DRINK STORAGE AND ICE MACHINE NOT FINISHED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN AND MISSING CAULK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RECAULK.ALSO REPAIR WALL BEHIND 4 BURNER STOVE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS LOCATED IN THE CHICARON DISPLAY CASE AND ABOVE SCALE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE OR ON HOSES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 MALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 26, 2016
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING AROUND FOOD/DRINK STORAGE AND ICE MACHINE NOT FINISHED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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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: OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR (FOOD PREP AREA) IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE AND NOT TIGHT-FITTING TO DOOR FRAME. BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED OR TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PREPARED FOODS LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATORS, PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE SERVING DISHES FOR CARNITAS, AND KITCHEN POTS/PANS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVICE ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AND BAKING SHEETS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. OBSERVED A REACH IN FREEZER CHEST TOP IN POOR REPAIR AND RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER, PREP TABLE LINER AND ON THE SHELVES OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED TO DRY CHICARON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE RACK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PREP TABLE WITH CHIPPED TILE AND ANOTHER PREP TABLE WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN AND MISSING CAULK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RECAULK.ALSO REPAIR WALL BEHIND 4 BURNER STOVE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS LOCATED IN THE CHICARON DISPLAY CASE AND ABOVE SCALE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE OR ON HOSES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE OUTSIDE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 MALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 22, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
15 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS (CILANTRO). INSTRUCTED TO USE SPOONS TONGS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND TO NOT TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB NOT FUNCTIONING, NOR COLD WATER COMING OUT OF THE FAUCET ON THE HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP (CARNITA SERVING) AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT COLD RUNNING WATER IS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR (FOOD PREP AREA) IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE AND NOT TIGHT-FITTING TO DOOR FRAME. BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED OR TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AND 15 FLIES HARBORING AROUND SAID DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PREPARED FOODS LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATORS, PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE SERVING DISHES FOR CARNITAS, AND KITCHEN POTS/PANS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVICE ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AND BAKING SHEETS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. OBSERVED A REACH IN FREEZER CHEST TOP IN POOR REPAIR AND RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER, PREP TABLE LINER AND ON THE SHELVES OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED TO DRY CHICARON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE RACK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PREP TABLE WITH CHIPPED TILE AND ANOTHER PREP TABLE WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING AROUND FOOD/DRINK STORAGE AND ICE MACHINE NOT FINISHED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN AND MISSING CAULK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RECAULK.ALSO REPAIR WALL BEHIND 4 BURNER STOVE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS LOCATED IN THE CHICARON DISPLAY CASE AND ABOVE SCALE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE OR ON HOSES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE OUTSIDE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 MALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 13, 2016
Routine
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: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN AND MISSING CAULK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RECAULK.ALSO REPAIR WALL BEHIND 4 BURNER STOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Dec 15, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1547143 ON 6-16-15: 45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN DRAINLINES OF REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 16, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 29, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 18, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED PORK CARNITAS TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 101.4F-104.0F- HELD INSIDE THE FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT- NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD,DENATURE APPROXIMATELY 13 #'S AND TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE OF $93.02 AS STATED PER MANAGER AT THIS TIME. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND CLUTTERED STORED ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE EAST WALL NEAR THE LARGE BLUE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.ALSO THE BASEMENT REAR DOOR IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/2" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM CORNERS.INTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS,PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORING MEATS NOT GROCERY BAGS AND REPAIR SLIDING DOOR TO THE HOT HOLDING CARNITAS UNIT AT FRONT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STOREC ARTICLES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SOME LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS ARE NOT SHIELDED,MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE,MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 6, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FILTERS MISSING OVER COOKING STOVE NEED TO REPLACE. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN REAR CEILING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Dec 20, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 13, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRS AND IN THE CRAWL SPACE NEXT TO THE BASEMENT DOOR. THE REAR BASEMENT DOOR AND PIPE CHASE ABOVE SAID DOOR HAS 1" GAPS, SEVERAL HOLES WERE FOUND AROUND THE FRONT BASEMENT AND STAIRWELL. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS SO THEY ARE PEST PROOF.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE KNIVES ARE STORED IN A DIRTY, DAMAGED CARD BOARD BOX, STORE THE KNIVES IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY PLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT SHIELDS ARE MISSING THE END CAPS, REPAIR THE LIGHTING SO IT IS PROPERLY SHIELDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FRONT HANDSINK DRAINS SLOWLY, REPAIR SO THE WATER DRAINS QUICKLY. THE REAR KITCHEN HANDSINK AREA IS CLUTTERED AND DIRTY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION. THE ICE MACHINE AND HOT WATER HEATER LEAK. REPAIR LEAKING PLUMBING IN ORDER TO DENY RATS A WATER SOURCE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: THE SPACE UNDER THE WALK IN COOLER IS FULL OF DEBRIS, CLEAN OUT SAID AREA SO IT DOSENT BECOME A RAT HARBORAGE.
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Apr 27, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. SOME COOLERS DON'T HAVE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE PORCH. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Michoacana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Michoacana?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at La Michoacana.

Has La Michoacana's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Michoacana have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La 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 Michoacana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Michoacana is inspected roughly once per year on average.