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La Michoacana

3701 W 26th St, Chicago 60623 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

May 15, 2024

7

Inspections on record

2

Times passed

2

Times failed

Violations cited on May 15, 2024

  1. #2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FODO MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING (YOGURT, NACHO CHEESE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
  2. #36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED COOLING UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL UNITS ON-PREMISE
  3. #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 NOTED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP WITHOUT LABELS FOR INGREDIENTS (SUGAR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  4. #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-302.11OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE AVAILABLE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL FREEZERS IN FRONT PREP WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
  6. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING ATTACHMENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  7. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 NOTED BROKEN WALL BASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE NEXT TO HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT BREEDING SITE FOR PEST.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
May 15, 2024Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
May 3, 2024ComplaintFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Jun 29, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Jun 22, 2023ComplaintFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Jun 22, 2023ComplaintNo EntryRisk 2 (Medium)
Dec 28, 2022LicensePassRisk 2 (Medium)
Dec 20, 2022LicenseNot ReadyRisk 2 (Medium)

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.

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La Michoacana — questions

Did La Michoacana pass its last health inspection?
La Michoacana at 3701 W 26th St was inspected on May 15, 2024 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 7 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at La Michoacana?
The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FODO MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING (YOGURT, NACHO CHEESE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" 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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