APR 29
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA MICHOACANA PRIME.
BEAT. 46/100
5701 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 29, 2024 · passed
Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Aug 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN 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
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
APR 222024FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2024
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED PORK, COOKED SHREDDED CHICKEN) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN 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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA CLOGGED AND NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
APR 42023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 4
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST SEAL WITH RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SMALL HOLE IN WALL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
APR 122022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 12
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR, SALT, ETC.) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
FOUND BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITMES (CUPS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE BOXES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CRATES FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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FEB 262021FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2021
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS/KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGH FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE HAND WASHIN SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSRVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/22/2020 REPORT#2401507 VIOLATION #40 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARE FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. #41 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. #53 A TOILET ROOM USED BY FEMALES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. #55 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE THE REAR MOP SINK AREA. #57 FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. #58 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSED.
SEP 222020PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 22
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS/KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK FOR FRONT PREP AREA.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARE FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION DUE TO HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT WATER LINE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE THE REAR MOP SINK AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (08/02/2018) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B), CITATION ISSUED.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER NOT WEARING A FACE COVERING AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A FACE MASK OR FACE COVERING OVER THEIR NOSE AND MOUTH WHILE WORKING. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060. - (COS=CORRECTED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION).SEE COMMENTS.
AUG 22018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MUST PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP FOR FRONT DOOR 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE OFF EXCESS SPRAY FOAM TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE FLOOR COVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →