Pass

La Michoacana 1

1850 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 2, 2026

La Michoacana 1 was last inspected on September 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

September 2, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: No back splash behind dish area and food prep tables, instructed to install. Floors in rear storage and restroom in poor repair, missing tiles, instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: No allergy training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No hands washing sinks provided at dish washing and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to install. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No sanitizer test strips for Chlorine sanitizer at 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Drain pipe from AC is draining above 3-com sink drying rack, instructed to reroute away from clean utensils.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in rear storage and restroom in poor repair, missing tiles, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: No back splash behind dish area and food prep tables, instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergy training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: No splashguard in front prep area between an exposed hand sink and prep table. Must install a washable splashguard.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas not properly stored. Instructed properly to store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine at front. Must install so backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it could be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the employee bathroom door at the rear not self closing. Instructed to provide a self closing device at the door and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the employee bathroom and kitchen and missing ceiling tiles next to a back exit. Also noted broken and missing floor tiles in the bathroom and near the chest freezer at the back. Must repair or replace stained ceiling and repair or replace broken or damaged floor tiles, in the bathroom, kitchen, serving area and back area by the chest freezers.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and dusty ceiling ventilation cover in the employee bathroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.