MAY 6
2025
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA MICHOACANA DEL PANDA, INC..
BEAT. 47/100
1855 S BLUE ISLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 6, 2025 · passed
Failed 2 of 11 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER HAS RUSTY SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOP STORED INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET WITH DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE HANGING UP TO AIR DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
POOR LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CFM ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CFMs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
OCT 182024PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK, CUT UP WATERMELON) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS (PECANS, CINNAMON, RAISINS, SPRINKLES) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS AND FOOD 6" OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT, CARDBOARD BOXES AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN THE CORNER OF THE KITCHEN NEXT TO ICE CREAM MACHINE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FEW LOOSE FITTING CEILING TILES ABOVE BACK PREP AREA. MUST MAKE THE CEILING TILES TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
AUG 72023FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2023
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM AND REAR PREP. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK, MILK, EGGS HEAVY CREAM, SOUR CREAM ) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54F - 60F LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE PREP COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AT 60 LBS $2,000. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): PICO DE GALLO, FLAVORED YOGURT, FRESHLY SQUEEZED JUICE HELD FOR OVER 24 FOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH-IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROX. 2 LARGE FLIES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED ARE APPROX 4 SMALL FLIES BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 152023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 15
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED DISHWASHER NOT FOLLOWING PROPER DISHWASHING PROCEDURE. OBSERVED DISHWASHER NOT SANITIZING DISHES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE AN APPROVED SANITIZING SOLUTION TO SANITIZE DISHES ADEQUATELY. 7-38-025. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND CONDENSER LOCATED IN WALK-IN COOLER PROFUSELY LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND DRAIN PIPE PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 312022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 31
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED NO LABEL ON THE PREPACKAGED PRODUCTS (CHIP, PEANUTS. ETC) WITH BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. MANAGER PROVIDED LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PUT LABELS ON ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
AUG 302021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 30
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE REAR NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILL. ALSO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING SOURCE FOR PESTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL VALID CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
NOV 162020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO FEMALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOV 92020FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 9
2020
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PIC WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HAM) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SOLD TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO 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.NO CITATION ISUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO FEMALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2290461 DATED 5/24/19; 37 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D): **C** Food Labels OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED FOODS CHIPS, AND CANDY ETC. FOR RETAIL SALE WITHOUT ANY LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING, COMMON NAME, INGREDIENTS, QUALITY OF CONTENTS NAME AND ADDRESS OF BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
MAY 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE EHALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED FOODS CHIPS, AND CANDY ETC. FOR RETAIL SALE WITHOUT ANY LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING, COMMON NAME, INGREDIENTS, QUALITY OF CONTENTS NAME AND ADDRESS OF BUSINESS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON FRONT COUNTERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED FOR LINING ON THE REAR BOTTOM PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SO SURFACE WILL BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LINES(USED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE) THE ICECREAM MACHINE CONSTRUCTED WITH UNAPPROVED MATERIAL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE MATERIAL(SUCH AS NSF51) AND PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS. ICE CREAM MACHINE TAGGED INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTION AND PROPER NSF51 HOSE IS CONNECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OB SERVED REAR PREP AREA CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED IN 2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW/VALID CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 22017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 2
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.
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