LA Michoacana Azteca
Mixed record — 5 of 12 inspections passed
2025-12-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED PERSON ON SITE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION WHILE TCS FOODS (PICO DE GALLO) AND OTHER READY TO EAT ITEMS. INFORMED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER SHOULD ALWAYS BE ON SITE WHILE FACILITY IS...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE GREEN AND RED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING DUE TO DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT FLOOR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS. ALSO OBSERVED THE REACH IN TWO DOOR FREEZER DOOR HANDLES AND THE INSIDE OF THE UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH AREA...THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND THE FRONT WINDOW AREA BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZERS AND THE LARGE JUICER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEA...
2025-03-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-03-19 Fail Canvass 2 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3/15/25 REPORT 2591103 NOT CORRECTED: 47 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces PLASTIC LINING UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC LINING AND ...
2024-03-15 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC LINING AND RUST SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON CAULKING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASH SINK IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE/CHANGE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DUST.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
2023-05-05 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FRUIT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PRODUCE/FRUIT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CAN OPENER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR ELEVATION OF STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR ELEVATION FOR PROPER CLEANING AND TO EASILY MONITOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT DISPLAY ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE LEFT OVER FOOD DEBRIS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FANS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, BACK DISHWASHING AREA, FRONT PREP AREA, AND BACK CORNER NEAR SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STICKY AND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2022-02-23 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, SUCH A HAND DRILL, PEROXIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, SEPERATE AND MAINTAIN AREA FOR FOOD ONLY.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVES AND ON TOP OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELVING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SPRAYER ATTACHED TO HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE SPRAYER AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINK.
2021-10-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS PRODUCTS IE... CUT FRUIT, YOGURT, HOT CHEESE, CHEESE ETC... INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED M...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING HANDSINK TO DRAIN JALAPENO PEPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PREP SINK NOT HAND SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SEE VIOLATION #60
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND MILK CRATES WHERE STOCK IS BEING STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALL ALUMINUM FOIL MUST BE REMOVED FROM SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVES CLEAN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. CUTTING BOARDS IN USE MAY NOT BE WRAPPED IN PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
DRAIN PIPE ON HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED REPOSITIONING OVER DRAIN. WATER IS SPILLING TO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT DATED DECEMBER 7, 2020 REPORT #2463406 #37 OBSERVED PACKAGED NACHO CHIPS AND PORK SKINS FOR SALE TO CUSTOMERS NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NA...
2020-12-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED NACHO CHIPS AND PORK SKINS FOR SALE TO CUSTOMERS NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF FOOD, INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS THROUGHOUT UNDER AND BEHIND STORAGE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
2020-11-30 Fail Canvass 5 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED NACHO CHIPS AND PORK SKINS FOR SALE TO CUSTOMERS NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF FOOD, INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER USED AT 3- COMPARTMENT DISHWASHING FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS THROUGHOUT UNDER AND BEHIND STORAGE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION # 57- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES, #58- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, STILL EXIST FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT# 2346107, DATED, 11/21/19. ...
2019-11-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION ON MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (ICE CREAM, YOGURT, CORN) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVIALABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO YOGURT AND SLICED MELON NOT LABELED AND DATED IN COOLERS. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED SNACKS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF FOOD, INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2019-01-09 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-010 PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PA 100-0367.
2019-01-04 Fail License CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-010 PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. (DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES) 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER/TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
WATER LINES AT ICE CREAM MACHINE CONSTRUCTED WITH UNAPRPROVED MATERIALS. INSTD TO PROVIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE MATERIALS (SUCH AS NSF 51) AND PROVUDE SPECIFICATIONS. ALSO PROVIDE PROPER BACK FLOW DEVICE ON LINES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030C
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE COUNTER COVERED WITH PLASTIC CORRUGATED SHEETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PA 100-0367.
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