La Michoacana Chicago Ice Cream Shop
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited La Michoacana Chicago Ice Cream Shop three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited three 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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Inspection History
Mar 7, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 26, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING THE REGISTER AND CASH THEN GOING BACK TO WORK STATION WITHOUT HANDWASHING PUT ON ONE GLOVE (RIGHT HAND) AND START TO MAKE A SANDWICH. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND PRIOR TO WEARING GLOVES AND BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BARE LEFT HAND GRAB SLICED AVOCADO AND PRESSED ONTO THE SANDWICH THAT SHE WAS MAKING FOR A CUSTOMER. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED MUST USE SINGLE USE FOOD TISSUES, UTENSILS, TONGS OR GLOVED HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 5-30-24,REPORT#2595421 NOT POSTED ON SITE,CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND INSTRUCTED TO POST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B).CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. IN FRONT OF THE SINK A MOBILE CART WITH CONTAINERS ON TOP OF IT. BEHIND THE MOBILE CART GARBAGE CAN AND INSIDE THE SAID SINK WAS A CONTAINER. MUST KEEP HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C) ,CITATION ISSUED. ,
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS:SLICED TOMATOES SLICED LETTUCE IN WATER,SLICED FRUIT ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE BY PUTTING DISCADING DATES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C),CITATION ISSUED ON 2-27-25 UPON MY RETURN EMPLOYEE PROVIDED ONE SHEET OF SERVICE FROM 5-21-24. NOT A COMPLETE LOG BOOK.MUST PROVIDE
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD WERE PREPARED AND SERVED:SANDWICHES(HAM,SLICE TOMATOES,CHEESE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. ON 2-27-2024 EMPLOYEE ON SITE PROVIDED CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. ON 2-27-2024 EMPLOYEE ON SITE PROVIDED CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-30-24,REPORT#2595421 #10) 6-301.13: NOTED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT PREP AREA STORED ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK. #58) 2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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May 30, 2024
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT PREP AREA STORED ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Michoacana Chicago Ice Cream Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana Chicago Ice Cream Shop on file is from Mar 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Michoacana Chicago Ice Cream Shop?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Michoacana Chicago Ice Cream Shop.
Has La Michoacana Chicago Ice Cream Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Michoacana Chicago Ice Cream Shop have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Michoacana Chicago Ice Cream Shop 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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