DEC 19
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA MICHOACANA LOS PRIMOS.
YOUR CALL. 66/100
3252 W 55TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 19, 2025 · passed
7 of 14 inspections passed, 1 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 15 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
7 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jun 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 272025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT RESIDUE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGET TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENT IN RESTROOM COVERED IN DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 292024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 29
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE OF SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER, AS WELL AS VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE, MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED (SLICED TOMATOES, CORN). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 112023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI USE UTENSILS WITH ONLY SOAP AND WATER IN PREP SINK, RINSING OFF AND PLACING ON SHELF TO DRY. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP NOR ANY SANITIZER USED. INSTD ON PROPER SET UP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE OF ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. MULTI USE EQUIPMENT WAS PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED AFTER INSTRUCTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP AND DRY STORAGE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED WITH HANDLE IN ICE AND FOOD PRODUCT. INSTD TO STORE WITH HANDLE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
NOV 302022PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND FOOD IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL (SPRINKLES ETC). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND FROZEN MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING NEAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CURRENT VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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NOV 232022FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 23
2022
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED BURGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND FOOD IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL (SPRINKLES ETC). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND FROZEN MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING NEAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CURRENT VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
FEB 42021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 4
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (SOUP, HAM, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
REAR HANDWASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED WITH GARBAGE CAN. INSTD TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (EX. PAPER TOWELS) AT HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATIONS ISSUED.
MAR 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA POLICY ON SITE, KIT INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT OUTLINED IN POSTED POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING MEAL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST EAT ALL EMPLOYEE MEALS OUTSIDE OF PREP AREAS. OPERATOR LEFT PREP AREA DURING INSPECTION TO CONTINUE MEAL. DISCUSSED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH MANAGER.
OCT 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED SHRIMP, TAMALES, ETC) FOOD PREPARED/OPENED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12(A) NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11A, B (1-7). PALETAS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AS REQUIRED BY LAW INCLUDING 21 CFR 101- FOOD LABELING AND 9 CFR317 LABELING, MARKING DEVICES, AND CONTAINERS
SEP 122018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED SHRIMP, TAMALES, ETC) FOOD PREPARED/OPENED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12(A) NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11A, B (1-7). PALETAS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL AS REQUIRED BY LAW INCLUDING 21 CFR 101- FOOD LABELING AND 9 CFR317 LABELING, MARKING DEVICES, AND CONTAINERS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 CRACKED GLASS ON DISPLAY DOOR FOR BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
JAN 302017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF UNDER REAR PRODUCE STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.ALSO BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL(SUGAR).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN RESTROOM LIGHT SHIELDS.
JAN 292016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 29
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A SMALL TABLETOP DEEP FRYER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE OR USE UNDER A VENTILATION HOOD.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 112015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN. OBSERVED DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDED LONG STEM THERMOMETER.
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