La Michoacana

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 24, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   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 soap available at handsink in rear/diswashing area. Instructed to provide handsoap at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at exposed hand washing sink in rear/dish areas. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with above violation.

     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 walnut, almond, sugar, etc out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Jan 17, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed oatmeal,raisins, almond, sugar, etc out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Jan 5, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT BEING DISCONNECTED DUE TO LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap available at handsink in rear/diswashing area. Instructed to provide handsoap at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) citation combined with above.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at exposed hand washing sink in rear/dish areas. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with above violation.

     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 excessive black and pink slimy substance build up on inside interior panel of ice machine and dripping onto ice for human consumption. Must remove build up, clean, and sanitize. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed oatmeal,raisins, almond, sugar, etc out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on fans in both employees toilet rooms. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Feb 17, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must label dessert toppings stored on counter with common name to properly identify food item.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on cutting board when not being used. Must air dry and store away from food contact surfaces.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed plastic cup stored directly in ice bin. Instructed to store in clean container when not in use. Ice scoop must also be durable and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on trash can in employee bathroom. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

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

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Jun 16, 2022 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no ambient air thermometer inside the 2-door prep cooler located next to the yogurt cooler. Instructed management to provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must label the prepackaged desserts in the grab and go display cooler in the customer dining area with the name of the food, address of the manufacturer, ingredients, and net quantity of contents. Management instructed to properly label all prepackaged foods.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed allergen label missing on packaged desserts in the grab and go display cooler in the customer dining area. Management states the jellos are made with milk and egg nog. Instructed to label desserts with the name of the major food allergens (i.e. Milk, eggs, etc.) and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued. Management removed all desserts from grab and go cooler at time of inspection and relocated them to behind the counter.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found cups and other types of containers without handles being used to scoop foods (bulk sugar container and aguas frescas in walk-in cooler). Instructed management to use a scoop with a handle, and that the handle must be stored above the top of the food.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • PaperworkFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no inspection summary report posted in public view from previous inspection on 3/22/22. Management was given today's inspection summary report and was instructed to post it in public view. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

6. Mar 22, 2022 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · 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: Found milk crates being used as shelving. 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

7. Mar 15, 2022 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ice scoop stored inside of the ice machine with the handle in the ice. Management instructed to store the ice scoop in a clean container outside of the ice machine or with handle out of ice.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Found milk crates being used as shelving. 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

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspecton report #2498171 on 4/13/2021: #10 (6-301.14) observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sink in rear food preparation area and women's washroom. Must provide. #55 (6-501.12) observed heavy dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents throughout premises. Must clean and maintain. #55 (6-501.11) observed water damaged ceiling tiles inside employee washroom. Must repair/replace and maintain. #58 (2-102.13) observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must obtain this certificate. Must correct previous core violations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

8. Apr 13, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sink in rear food preparation area and women's washroom. Must provide.

     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: Must label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles inside employee washroom. Must repair/replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents throughout premises. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an employee without a food handler certificate. Must show proof of training for all employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must obtain this certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Apr 6, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sink in rear food preparation area and women's washroom. Must provide.

     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: Must label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found outside garbage area not maintained. Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing preventing lid from closing properly. This is harborage and a food source for rodents and other other pest. Priority foundation violations 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents throughout premises. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles inside employee washroom. Must repair/replace and maintain.

     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 inspecton report#2288699 on 5/13/2019. #43 observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep tables, freezers and coolers. Management instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an employee without a food handler certificate. Must show proof of training for all employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must obtain this certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. May 22, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up supplies on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a clean up supply kit. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-303.14 observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep tables, freezers and coolers. Management instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no certified food manager present with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while tcs foods (yogurt and ice cream) were being prepared and served. Management instructed to have a certified food manager present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

11. May 13, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed that several employees currently working have not signed an employee health policy. Management instructed to have each employee sign an employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010. 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 clean up supplies on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a clean up supply kit. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged potato chips and chicharrones without label information. Must provide labels for all prepackaged foods.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep tables, freezers and coolers. Management instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ice scoop stored inside of the ice machine. Management instructed to store the ice scoop in a clean container outside of the ice machine.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle was provided in the women's washroom. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the garbage overflowing over the top of the garbage dumpster so that the lid could not be closed. Also, observed food debris and litter on the ground surrounding the garbage dumpster. Management instructed to maintain adequate garbage pickup so that garbage does not overflow over the top of the container and does not allow the lid to close. Management instructed to clean and maintain the outside garbage area. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an employee without a food handler certificate. Must show proof of training for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must obtain this certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. May 31, 2017 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 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: Must repair or replace missing upper trim on exterior of walk in cooler.must seal gaps at front windows and in between walls and windows.