Did Lindo Michoacan pass its last health inspection?

Lindo Michoacan at 3142-3148 W Lawrence Ave was inspected on Apr 7, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Lindo Michoacan?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY USING A SMALL BOWL AS A SCOOP FOR HOT RICE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN RESTAURANT SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP OR UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO

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.

Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Lindo Michoacan

3142-3148 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago 60625 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 7, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 7, 2026

#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY USING A SMALL BOWL AS A SCOOP FOR HOT RICE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN RESTAURANT SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP OR UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FISH STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE IN BOTH SEAFOOD COOLERS LOCATED IN THE RESTAURANT SECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT STORE FOOD ITEMS DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH ICE.
#41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT AREA AND WAIT STATION SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE SEAFOOD SECTION IN POOR CONDITION WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED MOPS ON THE FLOOR AND MOPS STORED INSIDE OF WET MOP BUCKETS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL MOPS HANGED WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY ROPERLY.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION FANS IN ALL RESTROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FANS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Apr 7, 2026	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 29, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 23, 2024	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 1, 2024	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 26, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 31, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 1, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 19, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 25, 2018	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 1, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 27, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 26, 2016	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 7, 2015	Suspected Food Poisoning	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 30, 2015	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 31, 2015	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2015	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 14, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 7, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 29, 2014	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 21, 2014	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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Lindo Michoacan — questions

Did Lindo Michoacan pass its last health inspection?: Lindo Michoacan at 3142-3148 W Lawrence Ave was inspected on Apr 7, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Lindo Michoacan?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY USING A SMALL BOWL AS A SCOOP FOR HOT RICE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN RESTAURANT SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP OR UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO
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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