La Michoacana De Poncitlan

5158 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2019

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2016, La Michoacana De Poncitlan has three inspections in the public record. On Dec 18, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at La Michoacana De Poncitlan since Dec 18, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2019

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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.

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.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

May 12, 2017

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS 1 EMPLOYEE WORKING WITH OUT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Aug 26, 2016

License

2 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PALETAS IMPROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PALETAS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Michoacana De Poncitlan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana De Poncitlan on file is from Dec 18, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has La Michoacana De Poncitlan's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Michoacana De Poncitlan have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Michoacana De Poncitlan 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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