La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop 12 times, with records going back to 2019. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOOD COOKED BEEF IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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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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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Apr 14, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AT FRONT PREP DOUBLE HANDSINK. OBSERVED CONNECTED PIPES AT DRAIN OF HANDSINK AND WATER BACKUP AT CONNECTED BASIN WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND TO USE ALTERNATIVE HANDSINK UNTIL REPAIRED AND CONTACT PLUMBER TO SERVICE HANDSINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE ANTS IN THE DINING AREA, IN CORNERS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, AND THE CORNER NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES AND REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS TRHOUGHOUT PREMSIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 24, 2024
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF SALT, SUGAR,ETC. WITH NO LAEBELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON THE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND ON WIRE RACKS IN THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 5, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF SALT, SUGAR,ETC. WITH NO LAEBELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISXED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER LAYING ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ICE SCOOPER HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON THE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND ON WIRE RACKS IN THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR IN THE REAER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 28, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED HIGH LEVELS OF STANDING WATER IN THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENSURE AGAINST FLOOR DRAIN BACKUPS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 24, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2571196 ON 2/14/23 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE CEILING, WALLS, AND STAINLESS STEEL WIRE RACKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH LEVELS OF STANDING WATER IN THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENSURE AGAINST FLOOR DRAIN BACKUPS.
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Feb 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLERS AND TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: THE DIPPER WELL FOR THE ICE CREAM SCOOPS IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT ICE CREAM SCOOPS CAN BE PROPERLY STORED UNDER RUNNING WATER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES AROUND THE SUPPLY VENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 4, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 27, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION (P.P.M.'S) AT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORNED OUT AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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May 24, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NEAR POPSICLE FREEZER CONTAINING TCS FOODS MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE CONTAINERS OF TCS FOOD CREMA (SOUR CREAM) STORED AT IMPORPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 56.6F, 53.9F, 54.3F, 53.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 8 POUNDS OF PRODUCT AT A COST OF $20. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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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 FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF FOOD PRODUCTS IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LABELS. ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF MANGOES STORED ON FLOOR NEAR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN LID AT ELOTE PREP STATION. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT FRONT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 8, 2019
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND 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: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS/KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION AT FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FRESH FRUIT SQUEEZED JUICES,MILK SHAKES,SMOOTHIES WILL BE MADE TO ORDER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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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 Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” 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?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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