La Michoakana
Last inspected: Dec 28, 2022
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Score
Public records show 11 inspections at La Michoakana stretching back to 2013. La Michoakana was last inspected on Dec 28, 2022. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. La Michoakana's record stops at Dec 28, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food in original container, properly labeled”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so La Michoakana is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Dec 28, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING TILE IN FLOOR LEADING FROM DINING AREA TO REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 1, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FREEZER DOOR IN DISREPAIR IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INCTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LID TO COVER TOPPINGS IN FRONT PREP AREA SUCH AS NUTS, GRANOLA ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IN ORDER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Apr 15, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (LETTUCE, CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 18, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN STAFF TOILETROOM,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,HOLE IN WALL OUTSIDE OF MEN'S TOILETROOM & MISSING WALL TILE IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WINDOW SILL IN DINING AREA AT FRONT WINDOW.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM DOOR IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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May 3, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS TO IDENTIFY PRODUCT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES TO REMOVE BUILD UP ON HADLES AND DOORS OF REACH IN COOLERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 6-28-16 OF REPORT#1937697 NOT CORRECTED: -30- OBSERVED PACKAGED CHICHARONS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE PURCHASED FROM MARIS CANDY WHOLESALE WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO REQUEST LABELS FROM WHOLESALE WHEN PURCHASING PRODUCT(ALL PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS FOR SALE MUST ALSO HAVE LABELS. -34- REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR SECTION OF BUSINESS. -35-REPLACE OR RE-ATTACH ALL LOOSE WALL COVE(BASE BOARDS) THROUGHOUT. NON COMPLIANT WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Jul 6, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED POTATO CHIPS AND CHICHARONS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE PURCHASED FROM MARIS CANDY WHOLESALE WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO REQUEST LABELS FROM WHOLESALE WHEN PURCHASING PRODUCT(ALL PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS FOR SALE MUST ALSO HAVE LABELS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR SECTION OF BUSINESS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE OR RE-ATTACH ALL LOOSE WALL COVE(BASE BOARDS) THROUGHOUT.
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Jun 28, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: HAVE PACKAGED BAKED GOODS SITTING ON FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT A LABEL OR RECEIPT INDICATING WHERE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED FROM. ALL FOOD ITEMS BEING SOLD ON PREMISES MUST COME FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD PRODUCTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT# DATED NOT CORRECTED:-30-OBSERVED A DISPLAY FREEZER CASE, LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA, THAT HOLDS PALETAS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING INGREDIENTS, FACILITY NAME, AND LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON SAID PRODUCT IN DISPLAY FREEZER CASE AND MAINTAIN. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIPPER WELL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR SECTION OF BUSINESS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE OR RE-ATTACH ALL LOOSE WALL COVE(BASE BOARDS) THROUGHOUT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING PRODUCT AND EQUIPMENT TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SITTING IN DIRTY MOP WATER IN BUCKET IN MOP CLOSET. WHEN NOT IN USE MUST SIT MOP UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY AND DISCARD MOP WATER TO ELIMINATE PEST BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS.
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Aug 12, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DISPLAY FREEZER CASE, LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA, THAT HOLDS PALETAS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING INGREDIENTS, FACILITY NAME, AND LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON SAID PRODUCT IN DISPLAY FREEZER CASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD ABOVE PALETA MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR ICE CREAM BUILD UP ON PALETA MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE ENTIRE FACILITY IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME LIGHT BULBS WITHOUT A LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR SAID LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CASES OF JUICE AND SODA STORED ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 27, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (ICE CREAM, SMOOTHIES, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE DISPLAYED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PRE PACKAGED PALETAS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL SAME. DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO DO SO.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING LIDS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLASTIC WRAP NOTED AROUND PIPE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND HAVE PROPER AIR GAP AS DESIGNED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED (MEDICATION, ETC) . INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Oct 18, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE PLASTIC PANELING BEHIND THE ICE CREAM FREEZERS HAS ROUGH EDGES, SEAL UNSANITARY SURFACES TO EASE CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE FLORESCENT LIGHTING ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER IS NOT SHIELDED, SHIELD THE EXPOSED GLASS BULBS ABOVE THE FOOD SERVICE AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE REAR EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Michoakana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Michoakana on file is from Dec 28, 2022. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Michoakana?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Michoakana.
Has La Michoakana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Michoakana have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Michoakana 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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