ANTOJITOS MAJICOS LA MICHOACANA.
3540 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 15 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 102026PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CORN, CUT MELON, YOGURT, ICE CREAM) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST OBATAIN BASIC FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
FEB 32026FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CORN, CUT MELON, YOGURT, ICE CREAM) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED LAST PEST INSPECTION REPORT AND SERVICE DATED 2/15/25. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST CONTROL REPORTS PER YEAR AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN THEM IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST OBATAIN BASIC FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
APR 12025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 242025FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (YOGURTS,CUT MELON,CORN ETC.)WHERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZERS AND PREP COOLERS.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.LID/COVER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020,(b),CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH SPILLED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ALSO, REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 262024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
2-102.13--OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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MAR 182024FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (YOGURTS,CUT MELON,CORN ETC.)WHERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES (TCS FOODS)ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED.THE LAST PEST INSPECTION REPORT WAS DATED 1/12/22.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTION REPORTS PER YEAR AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN THEM IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR REVIEW.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C),CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED STAINED GREEN COLORED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.LID/COVER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020,(b),CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
NOV 102022PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (COLD SANDWICHES, SLICED HAM, HOTDOG, CHICKEN, PALETAS, MILK ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK INFRONT AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT ETC).
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAINT RAW WOOD WALL INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (CHEESE, CHILI) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE NON WORKING SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
SEP 212018FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.12-NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOOD SUCH AS HAM SANDWICH, HAMBURGER, ICE CREAM, HOT DOG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. FRANCISCO BAUTISTA CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:04PM DURING INSPECTION.
2-102.14(N)NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010-NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND OR DIARRHEA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5-202.12- MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA WITH ICE CREAM AND PALETAS. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-601.11(A)INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005-CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17(C)-ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-204.112(B-C)-NO VISIBLE TERMOMETER IN SOME COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
3-302.12- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.
2-402.11(B)-ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HELPING PREPARE FOOD IN THE PREP AREA TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
3-304.14(E)- ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
4-202.16- MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A PREP TABLE LINER IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN
4-201.11- MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.17(A)-CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11-MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE REAR PREP,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
2-102.13- THREE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 202017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELF AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 192016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
DETAIL CLEAN SHELVINGS INSIDE THE COOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
STOCK ITEMS STORED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 162015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM
HANDLE TO TOILET COMMODE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
SEP 192014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND PARTS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM
LIGHT COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
APR 302013FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
COOLER AND CHEST FREEZERS NOT ON, INSTRUCTED, COOLER MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW AND FREEZERS BELOW 0F OR BELOW.
NO EXPOSED SINK AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL SINK, WITH HOT/COLD WATER, SPLASH GUARDS, PAPER TOWELS/PAPER TOWELS DISPENSER AND SOAP.
OBSERVED BOTTOM AREA OF FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, DOOR HAS A GAP. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED/SEAL DOOR.
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER/DEVICE FOR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NO, "NO SMOKING" SIGNS POSTED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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