Mobil,Chester's& Michoacana

4247-4259 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Mobil,Chester's& Michoacana has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mobil,Chester's& Michoacana is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 23, 2026

Routine

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: IN KITCHEN, IN TOILET ROOMS, AND IN GAME ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES STUFFED PAST CAPACITY AND UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DUMPSTER LIDS ARE ABLE TO CLOSE AND ARE TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN A CONVENIENT LOCATION NEAR GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 27 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION BEGAN. FOOD EMPLOYEE OBSERVED PREPPING DISH SINK AND CORN ON THE COB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUG ZAPPERS ON COUNTER STORED NEAR WATERMELON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE BUG ZAPPERS FROM FOOD PREP OR STORAGE AREAS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 5, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a)

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD INCLUDING FRIED CHICKEN IS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOALTION 7-38-012

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER ON COOKING LINE AT 50F. NO TCSS FOOD IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. COOLER WAS TAGGED. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT NEEDS THERMOMETER FOR AMBIENT AIR INSIDE UNIT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MESH NETTING ON OUTLET OF 3 COMPARTENT SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. CATCHING DEBRIS AND MATERIAL IN DRAIN. REMOVE MESH NETTING AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

Feb 26, 2024

License

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE, IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSOAP DISPENSOR ATTACHED TO WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE HANDSOAP DISPENSOR AND ENSURE EMPLOYEESX ARE WASHING THEIR HANDS AT SINKS DESIGNATED ONLY FOR HANDWASHING.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SO THAT IT IS NOT LOCATED OVER A FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mobil,Chester's& Michoacana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mobil,Chester's& Michoacana on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mobil,Chester's& Michoacana?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mobil,Chester's& Michoacana.

Has Mobil,Chester's& Michoacana's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mobil,Chester's& Michoacana have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mobil,Chester's& 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.

How often is Mobil,Chester's& Michoacana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mobil,Chester's& Michoacana is inspected around two times per year on average.

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