La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop
Last inspected: May 22, 2023
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La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop was last inspected on May 22, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since May 22, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 18 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 22, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-301.14-OBSERVED TWO TABLE TOP FRYERS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM INSTALLED ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AAND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19-OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11-OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN WASHROOM REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11-OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF DOUBLE FRYER. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN TWO DOOR COOLER IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 75F-82F. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LARGER OR ADDITIONAL WATER HEATER. SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (BLACK) SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN-OFF ICE MAKER,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUCKET AND WIPING CLOTHS STORED INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE. BUCKET AND WIPING CLOTHS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ACCESSIBILITY OF HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE ROUND WHITE CONTAINER OF SUGAR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND SEASONINGS IN SMALL CONTAINERS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARD COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WHEN NOT IN USE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE SMALL BLACK SOUFFLE CUP USED TO DISPENSE TOPPINGS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSIL WITH HANDLE FOR DISPENSING TOPPINGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO STORE FOOD OFF FLOOR IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO FRONT PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH BUILDUP ON TIP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL USED AS SHELF LINER THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SHELVING IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK FROM WATER SUPPLY LINE OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTERS IN REAR OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AROUND DUMPSTERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HANGING IN INTERIOR OF MOPSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP IN MANNER TO PROPERLY DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP ALONG BASE OF WALL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AAND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING ON SOUTHEAST WALL NEAR CEILING NEXT TO REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO TABLE TOP FRYERS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM INSTALLED ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AAND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN WASHROOM AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF DOUBLE FRYER. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN TWO DOOR COOLER IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop on file is from May 22, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop.
Has La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 18 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop 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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