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La Michoacana

5857 S Archer Ave, Chicago 60638 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Feb 5, 2026

10

Inspections on record

7

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 5, 2026

  1. #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR SIDE OF DOOR TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FLY PAPER IN THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD AND REQUEST LICENSED PEST CONTROL INSTALL APPROVED ENCLOSED DEVICE.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL ON WALL BEHING HOT HOLD STATION (WHERE CORN IS HELD). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Feb 5, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 1, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 23, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 24, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 16, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 10, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 10, 2019LicensePass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 21, 2019LicenseNo EntryRisk 1 (High)

Source

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.

Other inspected places in 60638

Danny'S Pizza Place6021 S Archer AveRiviera Grill6435 W Archer AveEl Gallo Giro, Inc.6531 W 63rd StGiorginos Pizza5723 W 63rd StJewel Food Store #37216107 S Archer AveVince'S Pizza6217 W 63rd St

La Michoacana — questions

Did La Michoacana pass its last health inspection?
La Michoacana at 5857 S Archer Ave was inspected on Feb 5, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 10 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at La Michoacana?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR SIDE OF DOOR TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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