LA MICHOACANA BONITA, INC.
10533 S EWING AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
6 of 10 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 112026PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT (PALETA MAKER, ICE CREAM MAKER) THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB NOT TURNING ON AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FEB 42026FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
5-204.11 OBSERVED THE FACILITY CHOPPING VEGETABLES IN THE HALLWAY WHERE THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED WITHOUT A HANDWASHING SINK. THIS AREA IS NOT A FOOD PREP AREA AND IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PREP TABLES AND FOOD AND NEVER PREP ANY FOODS IN AREAS WITHOUT A HANDWASHING SINK AND AN AREA THAT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS. ALL FOOD PREP MUST BE DONE IN THE DESIGNATED FOOD PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR OR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THERE ARE ADEQUATE ACCESIBLE HANDWASHING SINKS AND ARE ONLY ACCESSIBLE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
4-601.11(A) OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT (PALETA MAKER, ICE CREAM MAKER) THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB NOT TURNING ON AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JAN 302025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FIRST FLOOR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED HANDLE OF DISPENSING UTENSIL LAYING ON TOP OF SALSA IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE DISPENSING UTENSIL HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING GOR STORAGE.
JAN 222024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PBASEMENT PREP AREA AND STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THREE CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 272023PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF 1ST FL.REAR & BASEMENT DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
3-305.12 : MUST STORE FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND CARDBOARD ON BASEMENT PREP TABLES.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.
4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
5-205.15 : OBSERVED A HOLE IN WATER LINE OF DIPPING WELL IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT 1ST & BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AT SURFACE OF BASEMENT MOPSINK,BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 232023PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.OBSERVED A SMALL PAN INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH A LARGE PREP TABLE STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK ,PLASTIC BAG,PLASTIC BOTTLES,ICE CREAM MOLD AND PLASTIC LIDS INSIDE OF SAID SINK. ARTICLES AND TABLE WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINKS FREE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1.5LBS. SLICED TURKEY 48.9F.1LBS.SLICED HAM 47.1F.2LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE 50.5F.STORED INSIDE OF 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX.4.5LBS.$16.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR PREP COOLER IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AT 50.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF 1ST FL.REAR & BASEMENT DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED A SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE OF FOODS STORED IN A CHEST FREEZER THAT HAS A DIRTY LID,BUILD UP OF ICE AND NOT ABLE TO CLOSE LID TIGHTLY AND LID WRAPPED WITH CLEAR TAPE STORED AND PARTIALLY OPEN ,NO LOCK PROVIDED ON FREEZER STORED OUTSIDE IN THE ELEMENTS IN REAR PARKING LOT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOODS IN A PROPER MANNER INSIDE OF FACILITY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.MANAGER REMOVE FOOD ITEMS DURING INSPECTION(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST STORE FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND CARDBOARD ON BASEMENT PREP TABLES.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN WATER LINE OF DIPPING WELL IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT 1ST & BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AT SURFACE OF BASEMENT MOPSINK,BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 272022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
3-601.11 OBSERVED BAGS OF PREPACKAGED POTATO CHIPS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
4-101.19 OBSERVED A NON FOOD GRADE WATER HOSE BEING USED TO CLEAN A CIP EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE HOSE FOR ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT CLEANING.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OCT 82021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS UNDERNEATH THE SHELF NEAR CASH REGISTER OF DRY STORAGE (NUTS, POWDERS, CEREAL) WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLER TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
DEC 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS NEEDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3-501.17 OBSERVED DISCARD DATE LABELS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING (SLICED DELI MEAT, PICO DE GALLO) THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS (CHIPS) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.
APR 252018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PACKAGED CHIPS.
REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
REMOVE HOSE AND PROVIDE PROPER SPRAYER/FAUCET FOR HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE ICE CREAM MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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