Las Delicias Michel Ice Cream Shop

Chicago Health Dept

3115 W 71ST ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

4 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 3

2026

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP UNDER REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FRONT HANDSINK WITH TOPPINGS STORED IN IMMEDIATE VICINITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PARTITION FOR PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET IN FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 7

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE START TIME OF INSPECTION AT 1:45PM WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFEFTY FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 2:05AM. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF FROZEN MANGO ICE CREAM ON BACK PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (WALNUTS AND CHOCOLATE SPRINKLES) WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEM ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR NET/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF UTENSIL (KNIFE) ON PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS (CORN) IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2596161 DATED ON 6/12/24; PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED #39 - 3-307.11 MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 12

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PACKAGED PALETAS MISSING COMMON NAME OF PALETA AND COMPLETE LIST OF INGREDIENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING MISSING INFORMATION ON LABEL AND MAINTAIN: (1) The common name of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and subingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

MISSING DRAINBOARD ON SITE AT WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO HAVE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 12

2023

PASS · 0 violations

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