Las Delicias De Morelia
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
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Score
Las Delicias De Morelia appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2013. The most recent report on file is from Oct 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALMOND, PECANS AND COCONUTS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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May 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 21, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 14, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ABOVE 120F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (YOGURT, ELOTES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT 2:47 PM.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1-DOOR BEVERAGE AIR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE CREAM SCOOPS BEING STORED IN STAGNANT WATER INSIDE A DIPPER WELL THAT WAS TURNED OFF AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL IN-USE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN LOCATION PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, INSIDE FOOD WITH SCOOP HANDLE OUT OF FOOD, IN RUNNING WATER, OR IN ANOTHER APPROVED WAY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZERS CONTAINING CHOCOALTE COVERED BANANAS AND ICE CREAM CONES; BOTH LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, AND CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 2, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE 2-DOOR REAR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER.
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Apr 9, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION AND PROVIDE VISIBILITY OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Mar 31, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PREPACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX: 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON ALONG WALLS AND CORNER BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES .INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: COLOR CODED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION AND PROVIDE VISIBILITY OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE REMAINING KEPT ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED NEATLY AND AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASH ROOMS.
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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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Sep 7, 2018
License
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11(A)(2): OBSERVED BLACK GARBAGE BAG BEING USED TO STORE CORN IN THE FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT SLOW DRAIN IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM THE HANDLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION AND PROVIDE VISIBILITY OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16(A): OBSERVED BRICK USED AS WALL COVERING BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: MUST REMOVE BROKEN, UNUSED COOLER FROM PREMISE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN COVERS.
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Feb 23, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Jan 17, 2017
Complaint
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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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD DISH STORAGE RACK.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST SOME CHEST FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Aug 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, AND 1 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Nov 18, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE CREAM BARS WITH NO LABELS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 26, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Jul 12, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 8, 2013
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN REACH-IN COOLER, MUST READ 40'F, AND BELOW, PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT THIS TIME
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT FRONT COUNTER AREA, TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING FOOD PREP AREA, AND MUST SEAL RAW BRICK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, NO RAW BRICK IS ALLOW IN FOOD PREP AREAS, PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT THIS TIME,
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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: MUST PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, AND MUST PROVIDE A RECORD OR MAP OF ALL APPLICATIONS OF PESTICIDES, TRAPS AND MONITORING STATIONS, NO CITATION ISSUED, PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT THIS TIME
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION, PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT THIS TIME
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR KITCHEN AREA, ABOVE PREP STATIONS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER TO MOP SINK
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Delicias De Morelia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Delicias De Morelia on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Delicias De Morelia?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Las Delicias De Morelia.
Has Las Delicias De Morelia's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Las Delicias De Morelia have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Las Delicias De Morelia 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 Las Delicias De Morelia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Delicias De Morelia is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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