Linda Michiocana

6808 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
Italian
Last inspected: Dec 26, 2024
95
Score
Low Risk

Linda Michiocana appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 26, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Linda Michiocana's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 26, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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95
Dec 12, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A ONE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F. NO TCS FOODS WERE FOUND IN SAID COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REFRIGERATION UNIT; TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR AT REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 10, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Apr 16, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 11, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT ANY SINK IN THE FACILITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ADEQUATE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F TO WASH DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 9, 2019
License
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SEPARATION BETWEEN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND PUBLIC AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN "EMPLOYEES ONLY" SIGN AND/OR A BARRIER AT THE OPEN DOORWAY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Linda Michiocana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Linda Michiocana on file is from Dec 26, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

Has Linda Michiocana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Linda Michiocana have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Linda Michiocana 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 Linda Michiocana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Linda Michiocana is inspected roughly once per year on average.