La Michoacana Favorita LLC

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for dry storage containers stored improperly directly inside of the food containers. Instructed to store properly between usage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored improperly in plastic grocery bags in the refrigerator and/or freezer. Instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing labels with common name of condiments in front prep area. Instd to label with common name and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Large couch and blankets in rear prep/warewashin area. Instd to remove same. The premises shall be free of items unnecessary to the operation of the establishment

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

Inspector’s note: Plastic lining on bottom storage shelf in prep area. Cardboard lining on storage shelves in rear dry storage area. Instd to remove plastic and cardboard and have surface smooth, even, and easily cleanable

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink fauce leaking. Instd to repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Missing labels on dry storage containers. Instd to label with commom name and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on shelving units in rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard on shelving units. Shelving shall be non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained and missing ceiling tiles in rear storage, prep, and washroom areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ventilation fan in washroom. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in rear prep area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all build up instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: unfinished walls and ceilings in newly added prep/warewashing area. Instd to finish walls and ceilings so as to be as smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: NO VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE IN NEWLY ADDED PREP AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE FROM PREMISES.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Unfinished walls and ceilings in newly added prep/warewashing area. Instd to finish walls and ceilings so as to be as smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: No ventilation above stove in newly added prep area. Instd to install proper ventilation or remove stove from premises.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem themometer available. Instructed manager to provide metal stem thermometer for internal temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers and pitchers not labeled in reach-in coolers. Instructed manager to label all containers with common name of food.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructe to provide.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago sanitation certificate posted or proof of certificate. Instructed manager to obtain and maintain certificate on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: All ice cream bars must be sealed and labeled. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Lights must have proper shields above prep area. Must install and maintain.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Observed restaurant door check not attached, instructed to reattach.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device at the utility mop sink, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no sneeze guards at front counter, instructed to provide.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Observed restroom door check not attached, instructed to re attach.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device at the utility mop sink, instructed to provide.