LA Michoacana De Martha Llc.
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2025-06-06 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MISSING LABELS WITH COMMON NAME ON LARGE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SMALL CONDIMENT CONTAINERS INCLUDING DIFFERENT VARIETY OF NUTS, ETC. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACNINE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UANBLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL AND BE ABLE TO LOCATE FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAINENCE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
LOOSE WALLBASE BEHIND TOILET. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING.
2024-07-11 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2023-07-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-07-13 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DUST ACCUMUMULATION ON VENT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CARDBOARD LINING ON FLOORS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SO AS FLOOR TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/25/22 REPORT 2562758 NOT CORRECTED: 37 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. 38 OBSERVED AN APPX. 1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTI...
2022-08-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 13 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. 1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE BUCKETS OF ICE CREAM STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGS STORED THROUGHOUT FOOD AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES .MUST STORE SEPERATELY FROM ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED TRIM ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER ON SERVICE LINE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR HAND SINK AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL NEAR LOCKERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR NEW FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2022-08-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF LARGE 5- GALLON PLASTIC BUCKETS OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2.5 GALLONS STRAWBERRY YOGURT 47.1F. 1.5 GALLONS VANILLA YOGURT 48.1F. 1QT. PINA COLADA 47.5F. 1- GALLON PECAN YOGURT 48.2F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 47.1F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-3...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. 1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE BUCKETS OF ICE CREAM STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGS STORED THROUGHOUT FOOD AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES .MUST STORE SEPERATELY FROM ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED TRIM ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER ON SERVICE LINE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR HAND SINK AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL NEAR LOCKERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR NEW FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2021-03-11 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS SURROUNDING JUICING STATION, NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHTSHIELD MISSING ON LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
2020-02-07 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR(TORN), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW RUBBER GASKET.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE REAR SYRUP STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SYRUP ON THE STORAGE SHELVES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING VENTS DUSTY, AND THE LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS PREP AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILE BROKEN AROUND THE IN FLOOR GREASE TRAP BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN TILES.
2019-01-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
No allergen training certifications on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.
2017-06-30 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED PALETAS, CHIPS,YOGURT CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELF IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN REAR BOX FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE PALETA MACHINE, AND HANDSINK NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2016-07-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN AN OPEN CONTAINER OF MANGO PUREE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
2015-10-07 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PRE PACKAGED PALETAS AND CHIPS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING COVERS FOR CONDIMENT CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME OR EXTEND TOP SNEEZE GUARD TO EXTEND OVER ALL CONDIMENTS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CRACKED FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR GREASE INTERCEPTOR. REPAIR SAME.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE/DIM LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
2014-02-24 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH DEBRIS ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CAN OPENER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN A BUCKET OF ICE IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
2013-05-08 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN REAR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK -IN COOLER IN REAR AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR ALSO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE CHEST COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA
2013-02-06 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
2012-11-02 Fail License ▾
No violations found.
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