La Michoacana Frutileta #2
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2025
86
Score
La Michoacana Frutileta #2 appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
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. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 14, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 12:20PM TO 12:40PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS HAM,CHEESE, MILK, ETC WERE PREPARED. AT 12:20PM CERTIFIED MANAGER VIVANI SANCHEZ ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD/DECOMPOSING RAT LOCATED AT FURNACE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 17, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AT 63.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 65.3F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 63.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PLUMBERS ON SITE, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RESOLVED IN ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. FOUND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AT 106.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 115.3F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 103.5F.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MVARIETIES OF TOPPINGS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jan 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN WATER FROM 3 COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED AND WATER IS BEEN COLLECTED WITHA BUSPANM,M,. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MVARIETIES OF TOPPINGS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Jan 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (YOGURT, TORTAS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 23, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE GOOD HUMOR CHEST FREEZER NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 16, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES OF COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS. FOUND WHIPPED CREAM AND BAGS OF MILK INSIDE THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IMPROPER AT 50F-55F. FOUND HOT DOGS, HAM, CUT TOMATO, SOUR CREAM, AND SHREDDED LETTACE INSIDE THE 2-DOOR ADVANTEDGE PREP COOLER IMPROPER AT 49F-50F. FOUND BAGS OF MILK AND CONTAINERS OF YOGURT INSIDE THE 2-DOOR AVANTCO PREP COOLER IMPROPER AT 50F-52F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 54.0F. NOTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE 2-DOOR ADVANTEDGE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.0F. NOTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE 2-DOOR ADVANTCO PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.0F. ALL UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE; NOTED NO RECENT INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) FROM 2022 ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MOST RECENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT IS FROM 6/30/2021. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (YOGURT AND DELI MEAT SANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE GOOD HUMOR CHEST FREEZER NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 6, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 29, 2020
Routine
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL 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 VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE RECENT SERVICE REPORT FROM A LICENSED, COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 27, 2019
License
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Michoacana Frutileta #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana Frutileta #2 on file is from Apr 21, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Michoacana Frutileta #2?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at La Michoacana Frutileta #2.
Has La Michoacana Frutileta #2's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Michoacana Frutileta #2 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Michoacana Frutileta #2 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 Frutileta #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Michoacana Frutileta #2 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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