La Michoacana de Martha LLC
4346 S California AVE, Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Dec 1, 2025
La Michoacana de Martha LLC was last inspected on December 1, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
December 1, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner under 3-compartment sink. Instructed to remove. Observed crates used as storage for chemicals. Instructed to remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Management unable to provide a procedure for clean-up vomiting and diarheal. Instructed to have one including the chemicals and supplies needed. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at the both hand sinks on premise. Instructed to provide hand washig signs at all hand sinks on premise.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met from report#2103185 dated 11/6/2017, instructed to provide.
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation # 29 upgraded. From report #2103185 dated 11/6/2017.observed the following violation from report #1578874 dated 10/13/2015 correct by date1/13/2016.violation 3 30 packaged paletas and chips not properly labeled, and #38 3 compartment sink basins not large enough for complete submersion of large plastic containers being used. Instructed to provide 3 compartment that is large enough for complete submersion of the largest piece of equipment for proper wash, rinse and sanitizing of all multi use utensils. Critical violation 7-42-090.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint front window sil in prep area, instructed to remove and reseal.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance with idph food handler requirements, instructed to provide.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Observed the following violations not corrected from report#1578874 date10/13/2015. Correct by date1/13/2016. Violation#30 packaged paletas and chips not properly labeled, and #38 3 compartment sink basins not largeenough for complete submersion of large plastic containers being used. Inst. To provide 3 compartment that is large enough for complete submersion of the largest piece of equipment. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint front window sil in prep area, instructed to remove and reseal.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance with the idph food handler requirements, instructed to provide.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Packaged paletas and chips not properly labeled or dated. Instd to properly label products.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Lightshields in prep areas not clean. Interior of toilet room door not clean. Clean and maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink basins not large enough for complete submersion of large plastic containers being used. Intsd to provide 3-compartment that is large enough for complete submersion of largest piece of equipment.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed leak under exposed hand sink. Repair and maintain exposed hand sink.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Must adjust spring on toilet room door so that it closes on its own.
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License · No Entry
No violations
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License · No Entry
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.