LA MICHOACANA ICE CREAM SHOP 4.

Chicago Health Dept

4610 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

9 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Feb 2019.

Last inspected Feb 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 7

2019

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL PACKAGES OF CHICHARRONES WITH INGREDIENTS AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IN A CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS PROPERLY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT SINK STOPPER LEVERS SO THAT THE SINK BASINS CAN HOLD WATER IN THEM.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

JUL 20

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE BIN. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKING FOR THE PACKAGED CHICHARRONES.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED BULK GRANOLA CONTAINER STORED WITH SCOOP INSIDE, LAYING FLAT ON THE GRANOLA. MUST STORE SCOOP HANDLE UP AND ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS OF THE DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND REPAINT OVER TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD HANGING OFF CEILING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED

JUN 2

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2051189 5/26/17 # 18 NOT CORRECTED. STILL FINDING A APPX. "3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.EMPLOYEE WENT TO STORE TO PURCHASE DOOR SWEEP AND IS PUTTING IT ON AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CORN,CHEESE SAUCE,CUT MANGOS,CUT WATERMELON,YOGURT AND ICE CREAM) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:30 P.M. AFTER INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 5/26/17 THAT WAS GIVEN TO POST AT THAT TIME.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN TO POST.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL PALETAS WITH REQUIRED INFO GIVEN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT SANDWICH PREP COOLER

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM MICROWAVE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF SYRUP STORAGE CONTAINERS,REACH IN FREEZER

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,ALONG WALL BASES AND BETWEEN FRONT ICE CREAM FREEZERS,COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER AND PREP TABLES AND FLOOR DRAINS

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS NEAR 1 & 3 COMP SINKS,DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS & LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN TOILET ROOM AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,UPPER WALL IN REAR AREA NEAR OVER HEAD SHELF OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

MAY 26

2017

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES ON LOWER WALLS UNDER 1 & 3 - COMPARTMENT SINKS IN DISH WASHING AREA,ON EXTERIOR CONTAINERS OF SYRUP CONTAINERS,CEILINGS AND EXTERIOR WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER.ALSO A FLY STRIP HANGING FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA/ DISH WASHING AREA.A PLASTIC BAG OF RODENTICIDE ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK.APPX. "3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST REMOVE FLY STRIP,RODENT POISON.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/26/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHEESE SAUCE,CORN,CUT WATERMELON,CANTALOUPE,YOGURT,ETC)FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:15 P.M. AFTER INSPECTION.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW. A NEW INSPECTION REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010 B)

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1948931 8/8/16 NOT CORRECTED #32- WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR VENT COVER MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL PALETAS WITH REQUIRED INFO GIVEN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT SANDWICH PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM MICROWAVE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF SYRUP STORAGE CONTAINERS,REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,ALONG WALL BASES AND BETWEEN FRONT ICE CREAM FREEZERS,COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER AND PREP TABLES AND FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS NEAR 1 & 3 COMP SINKS,DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS & LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN TOILET ROOM AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,UPPER WALL IN REAR AREA NEAR OVER HEAD SHELF OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 8

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR VENT COVER MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE SYRUP PUMPS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DIPPERWELLS AND REAR BULK SUGAR CONTAINER. INTERIOR OF UNDER COUNTER 3 DOOR COOLER, AND CLEAN THE GLASS SNEEZE GUARD SHELF YOGURT,NUTS ON SHELF.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE CUSTOMERS CONDIMENT COUNTER NOT CLEAN FOOD SPLASHES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN FRONT LIGHT SHIELDS.

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JAN 15

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED CUSTOMERS CONDIMENT COUNTER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE FRONT SERVING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

APR 8

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND ICE CREAM BARS, BULK FOOD, AND PREPACKAGED CHIPS WTIH NO LABELS. MUST LABEL ICE CREAM, BULK FOOD, AND CHIPS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JAN 6

2015

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 23

2014

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

MUST PROVIDE EFFECTIVE SNEEZE GUARDS AT SERVICE COUNTER IN FRONT OF FREEZERS AND A SEPERATION OF CUSTOMERS AND FOOD PREP AREA.

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMMENT SINK SINK WELL LEAKING HEAVILY FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS ON IN SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST SEAL FLOOR BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND FREEZERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER THERMOMETERS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.

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