La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop — La Michoacana Chicago

5756-5758 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Dec 24, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop — La Michoacana Chicago has four inspections on file, the first dated 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 24, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “management, food employee and conditional employee” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 24, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHED FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 18, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM 8/18/2021, REPORT #2528228. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE CREAM TOPPINGS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UNDER CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER WHEN NOT IN USE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Aug 18, 2021

Reinspection

1 major violation.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Aug 4, 2021

License

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE REAR COOKING/PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION AT FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FRESH FRUIT SQUEEZED JUICES ETC. ARE MADE TO ORDER.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop — La Michoacana Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop — La Michoacana Chicago on file is from Dec 24, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop — La Michoacana Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop — La Michoacana Chicago.

Has La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop — La Michoacana Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop — La Michoacana Chicago 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 Ice Cream Shop — La Michoacana Chicago 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 Ice Cream Shop — La Michoacana Chicago inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop — La Michoacana Chicago is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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