La Michoacana Los Primos
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
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Score
La Michoacana Los Primos appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 19, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
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
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 27, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGET TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT IN RESTROOM COVERED IN DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER, AS WELL AS VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE, MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED (SLICED TOMATOES, CORN). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE OF SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Sep 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI USE UTENSILS WITH ONLY SOAP AND WATER IN PREP SINK, RINSING OFF AND PLACING ON SHELF TO DRY. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP NOR ANY SANITIZER USED. INSTD ON PROPER SET UP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE OF ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. MULTI USE EQUIPMENT WAS PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED AFTER INSTRUCTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP AND DRY STORAGE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED WITH HANDLE IN ICE AND FOOD PRODUCT. INSTD TO STORE WITH HANDLE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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Nov 30, 2022
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL (SPRINKLES ETC). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND FROZEN MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING NEAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CURRENT VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 23, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED BURGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL (SPRINKLES ETC). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND FROZEN MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING NEAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CURRENT VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 5, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 4, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SOUP, HAM, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: REAR HANDWASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED WITH GARBAGE CAN. INSTD TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (EX. PAPER TOWELS) AT HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATIONS ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Mar 29, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA POLICY ON SITE, KIT INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN POSTED POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING MEAL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST EAT ALL EMPLOYEE MEALS OUTSIDE OF PREP AREAS. OPERATOR LEFT PREP AREA DURING INSPECTION TO CONTINUE MEAL. DISCUSSED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH MANAGER.
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Oct 26, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED SHRIMP, TAMALES, ETC) FOOD PREPARED/OPENED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12(A) NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11A, B (1-7). PALETAS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AS REQUIRED BY LAW INCLUDING 21 CFR 101- FOOD LABELING AND 9 CFR317 LABELING, MARKING DEVICES, AND CONTAINERS
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Sep 12, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED SHRIMP, TAMALES, ETC) FOOD PREPARED/OPENED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12(A) NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11A, B (1-7). PALETAS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AS REQUIRED BY LAW INCLUDING 21 CFR 101- FOOD LABELING AND 9 CFR317 LABELING, MARKING DEVICES, AND CONTAINERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 CRACKED GLASS ON DISPLAY DOOR FOR BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Jan 30, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF UNDER REAR PRODUCE STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.ALSO BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL(SUGAR).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN RESTROOM LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Jan 29, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL TABLETOP DEEP FRYER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE OR USE UNDER A VENTILATION HOOD.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 11, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN. OBSERVED DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDED LONG STEM THERMOMETER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Michoacana Los Primos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana Los Primos on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Michoacana Los Primos?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Michoacana Los Primos.
Has La Michoacana Los Primos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Michoacana Los Primos have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Michoacana Los Primos 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 Los Primos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Michoacana Los Primos is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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