DEC 28
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA MICHOAKANA.
YOUR CALL. 76/100
3125 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 28, 2022 · passed
7 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Oct 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING TILE IN FLOOR LEADING FROM DINING AREA TO REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 12020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 1
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED MISSING LID TO COVER TOPPINGS IN FRONT PREP AREA SUCH AS NUTS, GRANOLA ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IN ORDER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FREEZER DOOR IN DISREPAIR IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INCTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
APR 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (LETTUCE, CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 182018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 18
2018
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN STAFF TOILETROOM,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,HOLE IN WALL OUTSIDE OF MEN'S TOILETROOM & MISSING WALL TILE IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WINDOW SILL IN DINING AREA AT FRONT WINDOW.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM DOOR IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MAY 32017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 3
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS TO IDENTIFY PRODUCT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES TO REMOVE BUILD UP ON HADLES AND DOORS OF REACH IN COOLERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 92016PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
DEC 9
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 6-28-16 OF REPORT#1937697 NOT CORRECTED: -30- OBSERVED PACKAGED CHICHARONS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE PURCHASED FROM MARIS CANDY WHOLESALE WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO REQUEST LABELS FROM WHOLESALE WHEN PURCHASING PRODUCT(ALL PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS FOR SALE MUST ALSO HAVE LABELS. -34- REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR SECTION OF BUSINESS. -35-REPLACE OR RE-ATTACH ALL LOOSE WALL COVE(BASE BOARDS) THROUGHOUT. NON COMPLIANT WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS 7-42-090.
JUL 62016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED PACKAGED POTATO CHIPS AND CHICHARONS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE PURCHASED FROM MARIS CANDY WHOLESALE WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO REQUEST LABELS FROM WHOLESALE WHEN PURCHASING PRODUCT(ALL PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS FOR SALE MUST ALSO HAVE LABELS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR SECTION OF BUSINESS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE OR RE-ATTACH ALL LOOSE WALL COVE(BASE BOARDS) THROUGHOUT.
JUN 282016FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2016
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
HAVE PACKAGED BAKED GOODS SITTING ON FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT A LABEL OR RECEIPT INDICATING WHERE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED FROM. ALL FOOD ITEMS BEING SOLD ON PREMISES MUST COME FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD PRODUCTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT# DATED NOT CORRECTED:-30-OBSERVED A DISPLAY FREEZER CASE, LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA, THAT HOLDS PALETAS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING INGREDIENTS, FACILITY NAME, AND LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON SAID PRODUCT IN DISPLAY FREEZER CASE AND MAINTAIN. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN DIPPER WELL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR SECTION OF BUSINESS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE OR RE-ATTACH ALL LOOSE WALL COVE(BASE BOARDS) THROUGHOUT.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING PRODUCT AND EQUIPMENT TEMPERATURES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOP SITTING IN DIRTY MOP WATER IN BUCKET IN MOP CLOSET. WHEN NOT IN USE MUST SIT MOP UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY AND DISCARD MOP WATER TO ELIMINATE PEST BREEDING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS.
AUG 122015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2015
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED A DISPLAY FREEZER CASE, LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA, THAT HOLDS PALETAS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING INGREDIENTS, FACILITY NAME, AND LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON SAID PRODUCT IN DISPLAY FREEZER CASE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD ABOVE PALETA MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED MINOR ICE CREAM BUILD UP ON PALETA MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE ENTIRE FACILITY IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME LIGHT BULBS WITHOUT A LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR SAID LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CASES OF JUICE AND SODA STORED ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 272014PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
AUG 27
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (ICE CREAM, SMOOTHIES, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE DISPLAYED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PRE PACKAGED PALETAS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL SAME. DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO DO SO.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING LIDS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. PROVIDE SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PLASTIC WRAP NOTED AROUND PIPE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND HAVE PROPER AIR GAP AS DESIGNED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED (MEDICATION, ETC) . INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
OCT 182013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 18
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE PLASTIC PANELING BEHIND THE ICE CREAM FREEZERS HAS ROUGH EDGES, SEAL UNSANITARY SURFACES TO EASE CLEANING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE FLORESCENT LIGHTING ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER IS NOT SHIELDED, SHIELD THE EXPOSED GLASS BULBS ABOVE THE FOOD SERVICE AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
THE REAR EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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