Mobil,chester's & Michoacana
4247-4259 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Restaurant ZIP 60630 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 3, 2026
Mobil,chester's & Michoacana was last inspected on March 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
March 3, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 general1 paperwork 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 sink in a convenient location near griddle area. Instructed manager to install a hand washing sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 15 small flies throughout facility including: in kitchen, in toilet rooms, and in game room. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests. Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed bug zappers on counter stored near watermelon. Instructed manager to remove bug zappers from food prep or storage areas.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mineral build up on interior of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean interior of ice machine and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster receptacles stuffed past capacity and unable to close. Instructed manager to ensure dumpster lids are able to close and are tight fitting. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site upon arrival. Certified food manager arrived on site approximately 27 minutes after inspection began. Food employee observed prepping dish sink and corn on the cob. Instructed manager to ensure a city of chicago certified food manager is on site during all hours of operation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed cooler on cooking line at 50f. No tcss food in cooler at time of inspection. Must repair and maintain at 41f or less at all times. Priority foundation violation. Cooler was tagged. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed hot holding unit needs thermometer for ambient air inside unit. Install and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a)
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 mesh netting on outlet of 3 compartent sink and 1 compartment sink. Catching debris and material in drain. Remove mesh netting and clean and maintain floor drains.
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 city of chicago certifed food manager on site while tcs food including fried chicken is served. Priority foundation vioaltion 7-38-012
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed handsoap dispensor attached to wall above the three compartment sink in the rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to remove handsoap dispensor and ensure employeesx are washing their hands at sinks designated only for handwashing.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed electric fly trap hanging directly above prep table in rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to relocate insect control device so that it is not located over a food preparation area and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 rusty shelving units in the 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.
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: Observed no backflow prevention device for ice machine, in front prep. Instructed the person in charge to provide a backflow prevention device located so that it may be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed one certified food service manager without allergen awareness training at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to ensure any individual that has a city of chicago food service managers certificate obtains allergen awareness training and certificate and keep certificate onsite.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.