Mi Tocaya
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
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Score
Mi Tocaya appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2017. The most recent visit was on Sep 25, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 18 times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19: **C** Closing Toilet Room Doors OBSERVED ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT TO BE SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED FACILITY STAIRS COVERING LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA LIFTING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE HALL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Sep 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2603574 CONDUCTED ON 09/26/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #51-5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE). FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE/COFFEE DRIP MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT TO BE SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY STAIRS COVERING LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA LIFTING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE HALL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Sep 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-15-23 INSPECTION # 2577406. VIOLATION 58.FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED .7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE/COFFEE DRIP MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Jun 15, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL SAID PEELING CEILING PAINT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Jun 8, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE IN ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL SAID PEELING CEILING PAINT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AROUND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Mar 24, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SAUTE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET
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Mar 17, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2313080 DATED ON 09/25/19 NOT CORRECTED-#53 MUST ADJUST THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT THE DOOR IS SELF-CLOSING, #58 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SAUTE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Sep 25, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT(LIQUOR/OFFICE) AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT THE DOOR IS SELF-CLOSING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 21, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT(LIQUOR/OFFICE ) AREA
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON BASEMENT DISH STORAGE SHELVES
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND ROLLING CART
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY GASKET UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST FL. BAR AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND LEDGE AROUND BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP/BAR AREA,1ST FL. WAIT STATION AREA.MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR COOLER IN SAME AREA.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT AREAS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR,AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE,FURNANCE,MOPSINK CLOSET AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 14, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. CRABMEAT SALAD 47.1F.50LBS. COOKED STEAK 55.2F.20LBS. COOKED TONGUE 52.5F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.75LBS.$700.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM AND LIDS WIDE OPEN.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT VACUUM PACKAGING/PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH SOAP AND TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS(CHICKEN,BEEF,ETC)PACKAGED BY REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP) EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.ALSO OBSERVED A (ROP) MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN FOR ROP.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE USING ROP METHODS ON THE PREMISES.ROP PRODUCT HAS BEEN TAGGED ( CDPH HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG) PLACED ON BAGGED FOOD AND STORED INSIDE OF FREEZER.APPX.57 $900.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AND BEEF)IN REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT CDPH APPROVED VARIANCE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A HACCP VARIANCE AND PLAN MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE FOOD CAN BE PACKAGED WITH ROP METHODS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005) SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 12- 15 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA,TOILET ROOMS,DISH WASHING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/14/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 1ST FL. & BASEMENT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT(LIQUOR/OFFICE ) AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON BASEMENT DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND ROLLING CART.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY GASKET UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST FL. BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND LEDGE AROUND BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP/BAR AREA,1ST FL. WAIT STATION AREA.MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR COOLER IN SAME AREA.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR,AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE,FURNANCE,MOPSINK CLOSET AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 24, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint rust in kitchen prep area, bar area, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink bar area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bsmt storage areas under heavy equipment, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in bsmt prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide proof of food handlers training for employee's.
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Feb 16, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL AND PLASTIC COVER IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL OPENING REMOVE PLASTIC AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP/BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Tocaya last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Tocaya on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Tocaya?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at Mi Tocaya.
Has Mi Tocaya's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mi Tocaya have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mi Tocaya means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mi Tocaya inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Tocaya is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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