La Michoacana Howard
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
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Score
La Michoacana Howard appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2019. La Michoacana Howard was last inspected on Jan 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 16, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AND BATHROOM SINKS. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS 91F/82.2F/82F. BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS 58.5F/. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS AND 110F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AND DOOR OF 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Jan 30, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-29-24 REPORT #2588773 NOT CORRECTED. #16- OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BLACK BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#43- OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.#47- OBSERVED MILK CRATES IN PLACE OF PROPER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVAL ALL CRATES AND PROVIDE PROPER ELEVATED SHELVES IN BACK OF REAR STORAGE AREA. #55-: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR PREP AREA ABOVE STORAGE SHELVES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES OF THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND NACHO CHEESE HOT HOLDING UNIT.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKED, MISSING, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARD COVING AT THE REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPLACE.-----NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS AT THE REAR UTILITY SERVICE SINK MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Jan 29, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BLACK BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES IN PLACE OF PROPER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVAL ALL CRATES AND PROVIDE PROPER ELEVATED SHELVES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN BACK OF REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DRIED DEBRIS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR PREP AREA ABOVE STORAGE SHELVES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 25, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN SERVICE AREA AND JUICING AREA WITH EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR. REMOVE ALL WATER AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION. OBSERVED FLOOR TILE IN REAR NEAR MOP SINK BROKEN. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Oct 25, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREPARATION SURFACES IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREAS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: CRATES ARE USED AS ELEVATION FOR FOOD ITEMS IN THE STORAGE AND STANDUP COOLERS NEAR THE BACK STORAGE AREA. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SHELVING WHERE IT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND PEST ACTIVITY UNDERNEATH.
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Oct 18, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS ARE NOT COVERED PROPERLY WITH GARBAGE OVERFILLING DUMPSTERS CREATING A NUISANCE AND PEST ATTRACTION. OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS, DOORS, OR COVERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: DID NOT OBSERVE ANY PROPER WARNING SIGNAGE FOR VARIOUS FRESHLY MADE PACKED JUICES ON SITE. THE SIGN MUST STATE, "WARNING: THESE PRODUCTS HAVE NOT BEEN PASTEURIZED AND, THEREFORE, MAY CONTAIN HARMFUL BACTERIA THAT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS IN CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND PERSONS WITH WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEMS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE AND EXTERIOR CAN OPENER BLADE IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE ARE USED AS A SCHOOL FOR RICE AND SUGAR CONTAINERS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREPARATION SURFACES IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREAS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CRATES ARE USED AS ELEVATION FOR FOOD ITEMS IN THE STORAGE AND STANDUP COOLERS NEAR THE BACK STORAGE AREA. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SHELVING WHERE IT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND PEST ACTIVITY UNDERNEATH.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED STANDUP COOLER DOORS IN THE BACK DRY STORAGE AREA. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED/MISSING TILES UNDER THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST REPAIR. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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May 19, 2021
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 5-19-2020 INSPECTION# 2370774. VIOLATION 58. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND RENEW IT EVERY 3 YEARS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 19, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PACKAGED FOR SALE HAS NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL-NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS,INGREDIENTS, OZ, AND ANY ALLREGENS SUCH AS MILK,EGG, NUTS ETC ON THE LABEL.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD STOCKS INSIDE THE REACH IN/WALK IN COOLER STORED ON THE FLOOR, MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE SUCH STOCKS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER(WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED) IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND RENEW IT EVERY 3 YEARS.
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Jan 6, 2020
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: SOME COOLERS HAS NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PACKAGED FOR SALE HAS NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL-NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS,INGREDIENTS, OZ, AND ANY ALLREGENS SUCH AS MILK,EGG, NUTS ETC ON THE LABEL.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PREP SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA WHICH IS VERY CLOSE TO THE PREP TABLE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 30, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 12-19-19 . INSPECTION # 2355704.VIOLATION 60.BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND FOR ICE MACHINE AND ICE CREAM FREEZER MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. FOUND NO RINSE/ PREPARATION SINK AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANANGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 19, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-7-19 INSPECTION # 2291140.VIOLATION 51.BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND FOR ICE MACHINE AND ICE CREAM FREEZER MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. VIOLATION 51. FOUND NO RINSE/ PREPARATION SINK AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CIATTION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANANGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 7, 2019
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARDS FOR HAND SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS. FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN ICE CREAM FREEZER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS WHERE MENTIONED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND FOR ICE MACHINE AND ICE CREAM FREEZER MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RINSE/ PREPARATION SINK AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VENTILLATION EXHAUSTS FOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Michoacana Howard last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana Howard on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Michoacana Howard?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at La Michoacana Howard.
Has La Michoacana Howard's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Michoacana Howard have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Michoacana Howard 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 Howard inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Michoacana Howard is inspected around two times per year on average.
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