La Michoacana Ice Cream
4614 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 10, 2026
La Michoacana Ice Cream was last inspected on June 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
June 10, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
12 inspections on record
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wash their hands in between tasks. Food handler was first seen preparing customers food, then handling wiping cloth in sanitizing bucket and cleaning prep-table surface with customers prepared food then handing customer food. Food handler then walked to fruit prep station, put on glove and with gloved hand, grabbed ready to eat cut fruit to serve to customer. Priority violation #7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop stored in ice machine. Instructed to store ice scoop in its own container with cover between uses.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Noted interir ice shield inside of ice machine in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at handwashing sink in front prep area. Temperature of water was 77.5f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Manager fixed able to get to 100.1f.by end of writing report. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive 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
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak at handwashing sink in the front. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at men employee bathroom handwashing sinks. Temperature of water was 90.5f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Must properly label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered bin in the women washroom. Instructed provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed numerous of ice scoops in stand still water containers next to ice cream bins. Must store with continous running water at all times.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training certificates on site. Must provide for current employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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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
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside multiple prep coolers in the front prep area. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found the ice scoop being stored inside the bin with the scoop handle on ice. Instructed management to store ice scoop in a clean location protected from sources of contamination or inside machine with scoop handle out of ice.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Found no chemical test kit for the quaternary sanitizer being used at the three compartment sink or for the bleach sanitizer at time of inspection. Informed person in charge a chemical test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of a sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued. Management arrived on site with test strips at end of inspection.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found heavy ice build up inside the chest freezer closest to the panini press. Instructed management to remove ice, clean, and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found heavy grime build up inside the three compartment sink floor drain and 1-compartment prep sink floor drain. Instructed management to detail clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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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 signs or posters near hand washing sinks throughout premises. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must properly label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wipping cloths stored on top of prep coolers in front food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents inside washrooms. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.