JAN 20
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA MICHOACANA HOWARD.
YOUR CALL. 56/100
2357 W HOWARD ST · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 20, 2026 · passed
8 of 14 inspections passed, 5 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jun 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 162026FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 16
2026
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AND DOOR OF 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AND BATHROOM SINKS. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS 91F/82.2F/82F. BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS 58.5F/. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS AND 110F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 232025FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2025
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES OF THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND NACHO CHEESE HOT HOLDING UNIT.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CRACKED, MISSING, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARD COVING AT THE REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPLACE.-----NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SOILED MOP HEADS AT THE REAR UTILITY SERVICE SINK MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-29-24 REPORT #2588773 NOT CORRECTED. #16- OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BLACK BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#43- OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.#47- OBSERVED MILK CRATES IN PLACE OF PROPER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVAL ALL CRATES AND PROVIDE PROPER ELEVATED SHELVES IN BACK OF REAR STORAGE AREA. #55-: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR PREP AREA ABOVE STORAGE SHELVES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 292024PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 29
2024
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BLACK BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES IN PLACE OF PROPER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVAL ALL CRATES AND PROVIDE PROPER ELEVATED SHELVES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN BACK OF REAR STORAGE AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DRIED DEBRIS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR PREP AREA ABOVE STORAGE SHELVES.
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JUL 252023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 25
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR IN SERVICE AREA AND JUICING AREA WITH EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR. REMOVE ALL WATER AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION. OBSERVED FLOOR TILE IN REAR NEAR MOP SINK BROKEN. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
OCT 252022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 25
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREPARATION SURFACES IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREAS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: CRATES ARE USED AS ELEVATION FOR FOOD ITEMS IN THE STORAGE AND STANDUP COOLERS NEAR THE BACK STORAGE AREA. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SHELVING WHERE IT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND PEST ACTIVITY UNDERNEATH.
OCT 182022FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
OCT 18
2022
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE AND EXTERIOR CAN OPENER BLADE IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
DID NOT OBSERVE ANY PROPER WARNING SIGNAGE FOR VARIOUS FRESHLY MADE PACKED JUICES ON SITE. THE SIGN MUST STATE, "WARNING: THESE PRODUCTS HAVE NOT BEEN PASTEURIZED AND, THEREFORE, MAY CONTAIN HARMFUL BACTERIA THAT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS IN CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND PERSONS WITH WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEMS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE ARE USED AS A SCHOOL FOR RICE AND SUGAR CONTAINERS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREPARATION SURFACES IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREAS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CRATES ARE USED AS ELEVATION FOR FOOD ITEMS IN THE STORAGE AND STANDUP COOLERS NEAR THE BACK STORAGE AREA. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SHELVING WHERE IT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND PEST ACTIVITY UNDERNEATH.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED STANDUP COOLER DOORS IN THE BACK DRY STORAGE AREA. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS ARE NOT COVERED PROPERLY WITH GARBAGE OVERFILLING DUMPSTERS CREATING A NUISANCE AND PEST ATTRACTION. OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS, DOORS, OR COVERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED/MISSING TILES UNDER THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST REPAIR. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
MAY 192021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
MAY 19
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 5-19-2020 INSPECTION# 2370774. VIOLATION 58. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND RENEW IT EVERY 3 YEARS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 192020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2020
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL FOOD PACKAGED FOR SALE HAS NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL-NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS,INGREDIENTS, OZ, AND ANY ALLREGENS SUCH AS MILK,EGG, NUTS ETC ON THE LABEL.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
ALL FOOD STOCKS INSIDE THE REACH IN/WALK IN COOLER STORED ON THE FLOOR, MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE SUCH STOCKS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST DEFROST ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER(WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED) IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND RENEW IT EVERY 3 YEARS.
JAN 62020PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2020
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
SOME COOLERS HAS NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL FOOD PACKAGED FOR SALE HAS NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL-NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS,INGREDIENTS, OZ, AND ANY ALLREGENS SUCH AS MILK,EGG, NUTS ETC ON THE LABEL.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PREP SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA WHICH IS VERY CLOSE TO THE PREP TABLE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13- FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13- FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 302019FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 30
2019
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANANGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 12-19-19 . INSPECTION # 2355704.VIOLATION 60.BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND FOR ICE MACHINE AND ICE CREAM FREEZER MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. FOUND NO RINSE/ PREPARATION SINK AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 192019FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 19
2019
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CIATTION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANANGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-7-19 INSPECTION # 2291140.VIOLATION 51.BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND FOR ICE MACHINE AND ICE CREAM FREEZER MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. VIOLATION 51. FOUND NO RINSE/ PREPARATION SINK AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 72019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND NO SPLASH GUARDS FOR HAND SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS. FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN ICE CREAM FREEZER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS WHERE MENTIONED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND FOR ICE MACHINE AND ICE CREAM FREEZER MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO RINSE/ PREPARATION SINK AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND NO VENTILLATION EXHAUSTS FOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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