Pass

Las Delicias Michel Ice Cream Shop

3115 W 71st ST, Chicago, IL 60629

Restaurant ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 3, 2026

Las Delicias Michel Ice Cream Shop was last inspected on August 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

August 3, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4in gap under rear exterior door. Instructed person in charge to repair door to be tight fitting and maintain.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed front handsink with toppings stored in immediate vicinity. Instructed person in charge to provide partition for prevention of contamination.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed boxes stored on floor in storage closet in front area. Instructed person in charge to elevate and maintain all items at least six inches from floor at all times.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    7 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing of frozen mango ice cream on back prep table. Instructed to thaw properly.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items (walnuts and chocolate sprinkles) with no labels. Instructed to label.

      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 improper storage of food item on the floor in the rear prep/dishwash area. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler with no hair net/restraint. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of utensil (knife) on prep area table. Instructed to store properly between usage.

      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 improper storage of food items (corn) in plastic grocery bags in freezer unit. Instructed to store properly in food grade storage bags and containers.

      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: Observed continued non-compliance from report #2596161 dated on 6/12/24; previous core violation not corrected #39 - 3-307.11 missing splashguard inbetween handwash sink and 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food service sanitation manager on duty at the start time of inspection at 1:45pm while time/temperature control for safefty foods are stored, prepared and/or served. Manager arrived on site at approximately 2:05am. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler with no food handler certificate posted. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: PACKAGED PALETAS MISSING COMMON NAME OF PALETA AND COMPLETE LIST OF INGREDIENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING MISSING INFORMATION ON LABEL AND MAINTAIN: (1) The common name of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and subingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD.

      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: Missing splashguard inbetween handwash sink and 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing drainboard on site at warewashing area. Instd to provide drainboard and maintain

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room door not self closing. Instd to have door self closing and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  5. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.