FEB 5
2026
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA MICHOACANA.
EAT. 80/100
5857 S ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 5, 2026 · passed
7 of 9 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR SIDE OF DOOR TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FLY PAPER IN THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD AND REQUEST LICENSED PEST CONTROL INSTALL APPROVED ENCLOSED DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
FEB 102025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL IN-USE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN POTABLE FLOWING WATER FOR PROPER SANITATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKET ON SLIDING DOOR COOLER TO BE TORN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE CRACKS IN TILE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 12024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED LARGE BIN WITH SUGAR NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL NON-ORIGINAL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAMES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER THE WIRE STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 232024FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 23
2024
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER, MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE BLACK SLIME ON THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON ICE STORED IN BIN (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO EMPTY ICE, SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LARGE BIN WITH SUGAR NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL NON-ORIGINAL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER THE WIRE STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PIC IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR REVIEW.
APR 242023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 24
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINLINE LEAKING FROM DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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MAR 282022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH CASHIER LINE. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARMTENT SINK 1ST BASIN. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
DEC 162021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 16
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL DOOR HANDLES TO REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT HAND SINK P TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALL AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
JUL 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, BUT NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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