JAN 20
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA MICHOACANA PREMIUM.
YOUR CALL. 61/100
5160 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 20, 2026 · passed
6 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 132026FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2026
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR UPPER AND LOWER COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACAHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF RIGHT DOOR AND IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA NOT INVERTED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR OR STORED ON MILK CRATES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA CLOSEST TO ENTRANCE DOOR OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING WASHING SINK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
APR 32025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FILM ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE LOCATED IN COUNTER PREP AREA WHERE JUGS OF JUICE ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FILM AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK MARKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
JUN 32024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 3
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT NECK OF FAUCET AT 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 312023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 31
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL SAME AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
DEEP FRYER ON SITE WITHOUT VENTILATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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JUL 132022PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CORN,HAM,CUT WATERMELON,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FAUCET AT HANDWASH SINK IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM, UNABLE TO PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT CONSTANT PRESSURE OF HAND ON FAUCET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE OUTTER DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED REAR REACH IN 2- DOOR FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 212021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 21
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FAUCET AT HANDWASH SINK IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM, UNABLE TO PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT CONSTANT PRESSURE OF HAND ON FAUCET. A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
STOCK STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES
NOV 192020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 19
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
UNKNOWN SOURCE/NO INVOICE OF UNSEALED IMPROPERLY LABELED PALETAS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE INVOICE, APPROVED SOURCE (BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND DOCUMENTATION THAT SOURCE IS APPROVED FROM STATE TO WHOLESALE). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON PALETAS
SEP 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, AND A KIT BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION # 60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION # 58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING, FROM REPORT # 2243848 DATED 12/26/2018, CORRECT BY DATE MAR.26,2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
No employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violatio 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure in place. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
backflow prevention device not located on utility sink. Must provide access to backflow prevention device.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Observed no proof of allergen training. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.
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