La Morenita Michoacana

4434 W 59Th St, Chicago, IL 60629

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 13, 2019

Score

High Risk

La Morenita Michoacana has been inspected four times since 2015. The most recent visit was on Jun 13, 2019. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for La Morenita Michoacana dates to Jun 13, 2019.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food properly labeled”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so La Morenita Michoacana trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 13, 2019

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOOD(HAM, SLICED MELONS, DICED TOMATOES, YOGURT). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF TWO-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET SLOWLY FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TOILET AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS AND CHIPS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF FOOD, INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLES OF DISPENSING UTENSILS STORED INSIDE TOPPINGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Feb 8, 2017

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IN THE FREEZER IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.BAGGIES/ZIP-LOC ETC.

Aug 22, 2016

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: DOOR TO TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: LEAK AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 9, 2015

License

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Morenita Michoacana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Morenita Michoacana on file is from Jun 13, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Morenita Michoacana?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Morenita Michoacana.

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

No. Recent inspections at La Morenita Michoacana have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Morenita Michoacana means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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