La Michoacana De Martha
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited La Michoacana De Martha eight times, with records going back to 2014. The most recent report on file is from Dec 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Food handler requirements met” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
La Michoacana De Martha's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED CRATES USED AS STORAGE FOR CHEMICALS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 11, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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
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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
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE BOTH HAND SINKS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHIG SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE.
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Dec 7, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FROM REPORT#2103185 DATED 11/6/2017, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 15, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION # 29 UPGRADED. FROM REPORT #2103185 DATED 11/6/2017.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1578874 DATED 10/13/2015 CORRECT BY DATE1/13/2016.VIOLATION 3 30 PACKAGED PALETAS AND CHIPS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, AND #38 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 COMPARTMENT THAT IS LARGE ENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING OF ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FRONT WINDOW SIL IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 6, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1578874 DATE10/13/2015. CORRECT BY DATE1/13/2016. VIOLATION#30 PACKAGED PALETAS AND CHIPS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, AND #38 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS NOT LARGEENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS BEING USED. INST. TO PROVIDE 3 COMPARTMENT THAT IS LARGE ENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FRONT WINDOW SIL IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.
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Oct 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PACKAGED PALETAS AND CHIPS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL PRODUCTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR OF TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS BEING USED. INTSD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT THAT IS LARGE ENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Dec 10, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Jan 16, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST SPRING ON TOILET ROOM DOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES ON ITS OWN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Michoacana De Martha last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana De Martha on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Michoacana De Martha?
Across the inspection record, “food handler requirements met” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Michoacana De Martha.
Has La Michoacana De Martha's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Michoacana De Martha have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Michoacana De Martha 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 De Martha inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Michoacana De Martha is inspected about once every two years on average.
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