La Michoacana Zamorana

10533 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at La Michoacana Zamorana, the earliest from 2016. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at La Michoacana Zamorana is from Mar 16, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

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.

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Inspection History
Mar 16, 2017
Recent Inspection
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION ON 03-15-2017,ESTABLISHMENT SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS ICE CREAM,REPORT#1995630,ALSO OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Mar 15, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Mar 7, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: PREMISES IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING OFFER FOR SALE SUCH AS CHEESE SAUCE FOUND INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT,BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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May 3, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Michoacana Zamorana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana Zamorana on file is from Mar 16, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Michoacana Zamorana?

Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Michoacana Zamorana.

Has La Michoacana Zamorana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Michoacana Zamorana 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 Zamorana means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.