Lonchera Michoacana

3358 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 20, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Lonchera Michoacana three times, with records going back to 2012. On May 20, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Lonchera Michoacana's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 20, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Lonchera Michoacana on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 20, 2014

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL PRE PACKAGE FOODS WITH PROPER LABELS WITH INGREDIENTS AND SOURCE OF WHERE PRODUCT COMES FROM,

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE BACK DOOR GROUND AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR DISH AREA, LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN BATHROOM, AND PROVIDE SEAT FOR TOILET COMMODE,

Jul 25, 2013

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR RIPPED OFF . INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .

Dec 6, 2012

License

3 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-PREMISES.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA, CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED PIPE UNDER 3PART SINK LEAKING, MUST REPAIR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lonchera Michoacana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lonchera Michoacana on file is from May 20, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lonchera Michoacana?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lonchera Michoacana.

Has Lonchera Michoacana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lonchera Michoacana have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lonchera Michoacana 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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