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La Michoacana de Martha

4336 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Apr 3, 2026

La Michoacana de Martha was last inspected on April 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 11 violations, 2 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

April 3, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical8 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalFood handling

    Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

    Inspector’s note: Observed uncovered ice cream stored in walk in freezer. Instructed to cover or wrap all exposed food in walk in freezer to prevent contamination of food.

    Official wording (code 15)

    Food separated and protected

  • CriticalFacility upkeep

    Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water on the premises, observed improper hot water temperature of 87.4f at three compartment sink. Instructed management to provide and maintain hot running water above 110f at the 3 compartment sink and above 100f at all hand washing sinks. Instructed hot water generation and distribution shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the retail food establishment. Corrected on site hot running water restored before conclusion of inspection, observed proper hot water temperature of 114.6f after restoration. Priority violation.7-38-030(c) citation issued

    Official wording (code 50)

    Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food items and condiments in multiple containers in front prep area not labeled with common name of food. Instructed to label all food storage containers with common name of food, when removed from original container.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of front and rear exit doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no left and right splash guards on handwashing sink in front prep area.instructed to install left and right splash guards on handwashing sink in front prep area to prevent contamination of prep surfaces and equipment to the left and right of handwashing sink. Observed no left splash guard on handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to install left splash guard on handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area to prevent contamination of clean equipment on drainboard. Observed live potted plants stored on shelf above ice cream freezer in front prep area. Instructed to remove live potted plants stored on shelf above ice cream freezer in front prep area to prevent contamination of food.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed in use utensils stored in container of water between uses next to hot holding unit. Instructed during pauses in food preparation or dispensing utensils shall be stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in use utensil and the food contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized throughout the day at least every four hours.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFood handling

    Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed single use spoons stored laying down and uncovered in container behind condiments in front prep area. Instructed to store single use items inverted or covered during storage to prevent contamination.

    Official wording (code 45)

    Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed plastic wrap used as cover for containers of condiments in front prep area. Instructed to provide proper lids/covers to cover food.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used for elevation in walk in cooler and dry storage. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability. Observed rust on silver shelving units above three compartment sink and on wall in between handwashing sink and utility sink. Instructed to remove rust from shelving units in said area, non food contact surfaces shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed damaged lower wall outside of walk in cooler underneath door. Instructed to smoothly repair lower wall outside of walk in cooler underneath door for ease of cleanability. Observed damaged floor tiles throughout facility. Observed damaged floor tiles in such areas as to right of wall next to utility sink, observed damaged floor tiles throughout rear prep/dishwashing area, in front of rear exit door and in front prep area near dipper well and handwashing sink. Instructed to smoothly repair or replace all damaged floor tiles throughout facility and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: At time of inspection facility provided no proof of allergen awareness training certificates for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

17 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Missing labels with common name on large dry storage containers and small condiment containers including different variety of nuts, etc. Instd to label with common name and maintain

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Plastic lining on exterior surface of ice macnine. Instd to remove same so as surface to be smooth, and easily cleanable

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Uanble to locate backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instd to install and be able to locate for service and maintainence

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Loose wallbase behind toilet. Instd to repair and maintain tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of rust on bottom shelves in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at front handwash sink. Instd to obtain and maintain

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Dust accumumulation on vent in walk in cooler. Instd to clean and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Cardboard lining on floors through out. Instd to remove cardboard so as floor to be a smooth, even and easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 8/25/22 report 2562758 not corrected: 37 must label food storage containers when food is not in original package. 38 observed an appx. 1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of rear door. Must make door tight fitting. 39 observed several large buckets of ice cream stored on floor inside of walk in freezer. Must elevate to prevent cross-contamination. 40 observed personal belongs stored throughout food and paper goods storage shelves .must store seperately from items and maintain 41 must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use on cutting boards. 47 must repair or replace worn door gasket on walk in freezer,damaged trim on interior panel of ice cream chest freezer on service line.must eliminate crates used for food storage throughout rear storage area. 49 must clean debris build up from walk in cooler shelving units. 51 must repair or…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    11 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. 1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of rear door. Must make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several large buckets of ice cream stored on floor inside of walk in freezer. Must elevate to prevent cross-contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed personal belongs stored throughout food and paper goods storage shelves .must store seperately from items and maintain.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use on cutting boards.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on walk in freezer,damaged trim on interior panel of ice cream chest freezer on service line.must eliminate crates used for food storage throughout rear storage area.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from walk in cooler shelving units.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at rear hand sink and leaky pipe underneath 3- compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint chipping paint on wall near lockers.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in dining area,damaged floor tiles in prep area,loose and damaged wall bases in toilet room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace burntout lights throughout premises.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for new employees. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for new food manager. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical12 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of large 5- gallon plastic buckets of tcs foods such as 2.5 gallons strawberry yogurt 47.1f. 1.5 gallons vanilla yogurt 48.1f. 1qt. Pina colada 47.5f. 1- gallon pecan yogurt 48.2f. Product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Appx. 5.5 gallons $300. (priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 1- door glass reach in cooler at 47.1f with tcs foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag has been placed on unit. Once repaired email letter when ready.must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. 1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of rear door. Must make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several large buckets of ice cream stored on floor inside of walk in freezer. Must elevate to prevent cross-contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed personal belongs stored throughout food and paper goods storage shelves .must store seperately from items and maintain.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use on cutting boards.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on walk in freezer,damaged trim on interior panel of ice cream chest freezer on service line.must eliminate crates used for food storage throughout rear storage area.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from walk in cooler shelving units.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at rear hand sink and leaky pipe underneath 3- compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in dining area,damaged floor tiles in prep area,loose and damaged wall bases in toilet room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint chipping paint on wall near lockers.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace burntout lights throughout premises.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for new employees. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for new food manager. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Missing stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Walls surrounding juicing station, not clean, food debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Lightshield missing on light in walk in cooler. Instd to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gasket around the walk-in cooler door in poor repair(torn), instructed to provide new rubber gasket.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear syrup storage shelves not clean, instructed to remove the syrup on the storage shelves.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front ceiling vents dusty, and the light shield not clean, instructed to remove dust, and clean light shields prep area

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor tile broken around the in floor grease trap broken, instructed to replace the broken tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certifications on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed paletas, chips,yogurt container not labeled, instructed on proper labeling.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage shelf in rear walk-in cooler, instructed to remove rust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also defrost and clean rear box freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under and around the paleta machine, and handsink not clean instructed to clean.

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Food not protected from contamination during storage. Observed dead insects in an open container of mango puree inside of the walk-in freezer. Management discarded the container. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Pre packaged paletas and chips not properly labeled. Instd to properly label same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Missing covers for condiment containers. Instd to provide same or extend top sneeze guard to extend over all condiments.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cracked floor tiles around floor grease interceptor. Repair same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate/dim lighting in rear prep area. Instd to provide proper lighting.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Stock on floor. Instd to elevate 6 inches.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed can opener with debris on it. Instructed to clean and sanitize can opener.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw concrete in front of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vents in prep area with accumulated dust. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler with no hair restraint. Must provide and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop in a bucket of ice in the walk in freezer. Instructed to store ice scoop in a clean container.

  14. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in rear along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside walk -in cooler in rear and walk-in freezer in rear also provide thermometers inside chest coolers at front prep area

  15. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  16. Fail

    License · Fail

    No violations

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