La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 7, 2026 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Found ready to eat tcs food cooked beef in walk-in cooler not date marked. Instructed the person in charge that all ready to eat tcs foods held for 24 hours must be properly date marked with the date the food will be sold, discarded or consumed. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • 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 freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice machine. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • 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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Apr 14, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Apr 11, 2025 No Entry

   Canvass Re-Inspection · No Entry

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   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-402.13 observed inadequate wastewater disposal at front prep double handsink. Observed connected pipes at drain of handsink and water backup at connected basin when in use. Instructed to discontinue use and to use alternative handsink until repaired and contact plumber to service handsinks. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed approximately 25 live ants in the dining area, in corners in the rear dry storage area, and the corner near the three-compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to have pest control operator service premises and remove, detail clean, and sanitize areas. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

4. Apr 9, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at any handwashing sinks trhoughout premsies. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate wastewater disposal at front prep double handsink. Observed connected pipes at drain of handsink and water backup at connected basin when in use. Instructed to discontinue use and to use alternative handsink until repaired and contact plumber to service handsinks. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25 live ants in the dining area, in corners in the rear dry storage area, and the corner near the three-compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to have pest control operator service premises and remove, detail clean, and sanitize areas. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

5. Sep 24, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers of salt, sugar,etc. With no laebels in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers and maintain.

     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 boxed food items being stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food items six inches from floor on raised shelving units and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard and foil being used as liner on the shelves in the rear dry storage area and on wire racks in the three door reach-in cooler in the front prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all cardboard and aluminum foil and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage racks in walk-in cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed spills on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer in the rear prep area. Instrcuted the person in charge to clean floors and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jul 5, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers of salt, sugar,etc. With no laebels in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers and maintain.

     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 boxed food items being stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food items six inches from floor on raisxed shelving units and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper laying on top of ice inside ice machine in the front prep area. Instructed the person in charge to store ice scooper handle up above ice to prevent contamination and maintain.

     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: Observed cardboard and foil being used as liner on the shelves in the rear dry storage area and on wire racks in the three door reach-in cooler in the front prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all cardboard and aluminum foil and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage racks in walk-in cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed spills on floor in the reaer prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Feb 28, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed high levels of standing water in the floor drains under the ice cream freezer and 1 compartment prep sink. Management instructed to repair and ensure against floor drain backups.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the certified food manager without a valid allergen training certificate on the premises. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Feb 24, 2023 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

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   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2571196 on 2/14/23 not corrected: 38 - observed approx. 20 live small flying insects on the ceiling, walls, and stainless steel wire racks in the front and rear food prep areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed high levels of standing water in the floor drains under the ice cream freezer and 1 compartment prep sink. Management instructed to repair and ensure against floor drain backups.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

9. Feb 14, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 25 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the rear food prep area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep coolers and tables. 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: The dipper well for the ice cream scoops is not operational. Management instructed to repair so that ice cream scoops can be properly stored under running water.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a drain line water leak under the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to repair the source of the leak.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the dust on the ceiling tiles around the supply vent in the front food prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate on the premises. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. May 4, 2022 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Apr 27, 2022 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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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 worned out and stained cutting boards in the food prep areas.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken sink stoppers for the dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to provide and maintain 3 adequate working sink stoppers.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No chemical sanitizing test kit for checking sanitizing solution (p.p.m.'s) at dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to provide and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at drain pipe underneath the dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove excessive accumulations of dusts on ceiling ventilation covers in washrooms.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. May 24, 2021 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no written employee health policy on the premises for each employee. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed three containers of tcs food crema (sour cream) stored at imporper cold holding temperatures of 56.6f, 53.9f, 54.3f, 53.8f. Instructed manager to discard approximately 8 pounds of product at a cost of $20. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler near popsicle freezer containing tcs foods maintaining improper air temperature of 53.0f. Instructed manager to repair. Cooler has been tagged for re-inspection. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple containers of food products in dry storage area without labels. All foods not in original containers must be labeled.

      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 several boxes of mangoes stored on floor near rear prep area. Instructed to store all food items at least six inches off the ground.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet cloths on cutting boards in front prep area. All wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution between use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up and food debris on floor of walk in freezer. Must clean and maintain. Observed cracked and broken lid at elote prep station. Must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water slowly draining at front prep sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

13. Nov 8, 2019 Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. 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: Found procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site but has in-complete clean-up items/kit. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer that kills norovirus).priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued. -

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no sink for food preparation at front prep area where fresh fruit squeezed juices,milk shakes,smoothies will be made to order. Must install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide. Information given.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

14. Oct 28, 2019 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations