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Alex La Michoacana #1
5420 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago 60639 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Mar 12, 2026
9
Inspections on record
6
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Mar 12, 2026
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 29, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 23, 2022 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 17, 2019 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Alex La Michoacana #1 — questions
- Did Alex La Michoacana #1 pass its last health inspection?
- Alex La Michoacana #1 at 5420 W Fullerton Ave was inspected on Mar 12, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 9 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Alex La Michoacana #1?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND P
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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