Pass

La Michoacana Diverey LLC

6003 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 20, 2026

La Michoacana Diverey LLC was last inspected on May 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

May 20, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER NOT PROPERLY WASHING THEIR HANDS IN BETWEEN TASKS. FOOD HANDLER WAS FIRST SEEN CLEANING PREP AREA, WHEN CUSTOMER ENTERED ESTABLISHMENT, FOOD HANDLER THEN DRIED HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES. FOOD HANDLER WAS THEN OBSERVED REMOVING A GLOVE TO HANDLE CASH. WHEN the CUSTOMER LEFT, the FOOD HANDLER PUT ON a GLOVE TO CUT MANGOS. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HAND SINK TO WASH HANDS, USE SOAP TO WASH, AND USE PAPER TOWELS TO DRY. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e)// observed kitchen ice machine not clean. Instructed to clean and sanitize interior surfaces and structures (pvc pipes and black compressor) and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2622867 DATED 8/26/2025: "(10)5-204.11: Handwashing Sinks- Location and Placement OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT OF PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK(S) ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. RECOMMENDS ONE ON EACH END: EAST ICE CREAM LINE AND SOUTH WAFFLE/CREPE LINE, OR WHERE THE TWO PREP LINES INTERSECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED." INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14// noted blue wiping cloths on countertops and freezer doors and on splash guard at dishroom handsink. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in proper sanitizing buckets and solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.19// noted no self-closing device on toilet room door. Instructed to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand wash sink in front prep areas. Instructed to provide handsink(s) according to food code standards. Recommends one on each end: east ice cream line and south waffle/crepe line or where the two prep lines intersect. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed kitchen ice machine not clean. Instructed to clean and sanitize interior surfaces and structures (pvc pipes and black compressor) and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted blue wiping cloths on countertops and freezer doors. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in proper sanitizing buckets and solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no self-closing device on toilet room door. Instructed to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the kitchen area, dishwashing area, and dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12--observed ice cream toppings in food containers without a name. Must provide common name on container to properly identify.

      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: 4-202.16--observed no sink stoppers at 3-compartment sink. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--observed no allergen training certificate on site. Must provide for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper water temperature at hand sink in toilet room at 69.3f. Minimum water temperature at hand sink must be at 100.0f or above through mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice cream toppings in food containers without a name. Must provide common name on container to properly identify.

      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: Observed no sink stoppers at 3-compartment sink. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site. Must provide for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 mouse droppings on the floor underneath the dry storage shelving in the rear storage room, and along the wall near the rear exit door. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas and contact pest control to eliminate all pest activity from the premises. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a dead mouse underneath the dry storage shelving in the rear storage room. Instructed to remove dead mouse from premises and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving in the rear storage room. Must remove from premises and provide shelving that is free of unnecessary crevices and designed/constructed to be easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle (waste can with lid) inside the unisex washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found broken floor tiles in the dishwashing area. Instructed to repair floor tiles and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found heavy dust build up on the washroom ventilation fan cover. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (deli meat sandwiches, yogurts) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a city of chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • 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. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      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 kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper dates on prepped tcs foods inside coolers. Must properly label all prepped tcs foods with discard date no more than 7 day from preparation date. Must correct and maintain same. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility did not have inspection report summary posted. Instructed must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of customers at all times. Operator posted during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager, on site during inspection while potentially hazardous foods; milk and cooked corn etc., were being prepared or served. Instructed to have a certified manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit on site, at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide chemical test kit to determine proper concentration of sanitizing solution. Manager correct violation during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 prepacked frozen desserts, located at front display counter, for sale to public without proper labels. Instructed manager to provide labels. Maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint, 6 holes on left wall and unfinished plastered wall, behind front prep station. Instructed manager to repair and ensure that surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed all coolers on premises with no visible thermometers. Instructed manager to provide to determine proper temperature of unit. Maintain at all times.

  10. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed holes in front walls, instructed to repair.also finish front counter.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed front dipper well being blocked, not being used at this time, instructed to turn on and use.

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