La Michoacana
5857 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Feb 5, 2026
La Michoacana was last inspected on February 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
February 5, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical2 general-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up on interior side of door to ice machine. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed fly paper in the restroom. Instructed person in charge to discard and request licensed pest control install approved enclosed device.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed foil on wall behing hot hold station (where corn is held). Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain surface smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice cream scoops stored in stagnant water. Instructed person in charge that all in-use scoops must be stored in potable flowing water for proper sanitation.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed gasket on sliding door cooler to be torn. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed large cracks in tile in dining area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed large bin with sugar not labeled with common name. Instructed the person in charge to label all non-original food storage containers with common names and maintain them.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed food debris and trash on the floor in the rear dry storage area under the wire storage rack. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with sanitation manager training.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed mold-like black slime on the interior of ice machine dripping on ice stored in bin (ice used for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to empty ice, sanitize machine and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005.citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed large bin with sugar not labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all non-original food storage containers with common name and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and trash on the floor in the rear dry storage area under the wire storage rack. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid original city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at the time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that valid original certificate, as well as certified manager, must be on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-012.citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge with no allergen training. Instructed pic in charge to obtain allergen training and maintain certificate on site at all times for review.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed drainline leaking from dipper well. Instructed manager to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on washroom door. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing and stained ceiling tiles in dry storage area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Raw wood storage shelves underneath cashier line. Instd to seal/paint same so as to be a smooth, even, and easily cleanable surface
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe underneath 3-comparmtent sink 1st basin. Instd to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
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. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All door handles to reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak at hand sink p trap. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Wall area by 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed procedures for responding to vomit and diarrheal events, but no disinfectant rated for norovirus.instructed to provide, priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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No Entry
License · No Entry
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.