Michoacana Gold
Last inspected: May 17, 2016
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Michoacana Gold, the earliest from 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on May 17, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Michoacana Gold dates to May 17, 2016.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food in original container, properly labeled” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 17, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS BOUGHT FROM OTHER LICENSED FOOD FACIITIES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA FOR PACKED SORBETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT SECTIONS OF THE BASEMENT(DEAD WATER BUGS THROUGHOUT), AND IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement.
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May 9, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS BOUGHT FROM OTHER LICENSED FOOD FACIITIES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA FOR PACKED SORBETS.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THEN STORE ON DRAINING RACK TO AIR DRY. ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT MUST BE SANIIZED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER BEING USED ON PREMISES - MUST PROVIDE THE CORRECT TEST KIT FOR THE PRODUCT BEING USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT SECTIONS OF THE BASEMENT(DEAD WATER BUGS THROUGHOUT), AND IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS PRESENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTERED AREAS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement.
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Nov 23, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DESSERTS AND SNACKS (JELLO, NACHOS) FOR SALE WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOCK (CHIPS) BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Dec 24, 2014
Reinspection
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: Inspector Comments: MUST PAINT WALL UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING LID FOR SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.
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Dec 23, 2014
License
10 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA
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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 RODENT PROOF REAR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK AND MOP SINK.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND REAR STORAGE SHELF.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS THROUGHOUT AND OPENINGS AROUND WINDOWS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES,LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA AND MISSING IN DINING AREA.MUST PAINT WALL UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST CAULK HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING LID FOR SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Michoacana Gold last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Michoacana Gold on file is from May 17, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Michoacana Gold?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Michoacana Gold.
Has Michoacana Gold's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Michoacana Gold have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Michoacana Gold 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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