JAN 29
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA MICHOACANA Y MAS INC..
YOUR CALL. 54/100
6950 W ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 29, 2026 · passed with conditions
4 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Aug 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE VALID, ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ANY TIME TCS FOODS (BEEF, BEANS, OPEN SERVE ICE CREAM) ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH 1/4IN GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 72024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2024
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
4-901.12 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS AIR DRYING ON AND ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE WIPING CLOTHS TO SANITIZER SOLUTION OR AIR DRYING LOCATION THAT DOES NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOP WITH HANDLE STORED DIRECTLY IN SUGAR IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL ITEMS WITH THE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE OF UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY IN THE FOOD BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS ALONG NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS BENEATH COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED GREASE HOOD INTAKE VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF GREASE AND OTHER SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 272024FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2024
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ALONG THE INTERIOR CAVITY WALL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR CAVITY OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS AIR DRYING ON AND ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE WIPING CLOTHS TO SANITIZER SOLUTION OR AIR DRYING LOCATION THAT DOES NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SCOOP WITH HANDLE STORED DIRECTLY IN SUGAR IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL ITEMS WITH THE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE OF UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY IN THE FOOD BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS ALONG NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS BENEATH COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED GREASE HOOD INTAKE VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF GREASE AND OTHER SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
APR 172023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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JAN 272022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 27
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL, TABLE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, GREASE/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE (FRYERS, GRILL) NOT CLEAN, FOOD/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR ENFORCING THIS ORDER INSTD TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT ENTRANCE OR INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT INFORMING DINE IN PATRONS OF THE VACCINATION REQUIREMENT . INSTD TO POST SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
MISSING SIGN INSIDE BUSINESS INFORMING PATRONS THAT MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN INDOOR, REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. INSTD TO PROVIDE IN ADDITION TO SIGN ON DOOR AND MAINTAIN
JAN 242020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 24
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CLOTH BEING USED AS LINER FOR STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACE TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
MAY 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MISSING SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE APRON, EFFECTIVE DISINFECTANT AGAINST NOROVIRUS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
VARIETY OF PALETAS ON SITE AND OFFERED FOR SALE FROM UNKNOWN SOURCE, NO INVOICES OR LABELS ON PRODUCT. ALL PALETAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER INVOICE FROM KNOWN AND PROPERLY LICENSED SOURCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NO LABELS ON SLEEVED PALETAS OFFERED FOR SALE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS AS REQUIRED (COMMON NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURED, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON PALETAS. (MILK, PEANUTS, NUTS, ETC). INSTD TO PROVIDE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE PALETA AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION 60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/32018 REPORT 2200535 NOT CORRECTED: 58- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OBTAINED AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
AUG 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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