MICHOACANA SWEETS.

Chicago Health Dept

2740 W 59TH ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).

5 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Aug 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
21
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 13
2025
PASS 4 violations
Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND DISPLAY COOLER NEAR THE SERVING/FRONT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET/WASHROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 6
2025
FAIL 6 violations
Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND DISPLAY COOLER NEAR THE SERVING/FRONT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MINI TONGS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINER WITH CORN ON THE COB. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN USAGE.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET/WASHROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

APR 24
2024
PASS · 0 violations
APR 15
2024
FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

3-201.11 (A): UNKNOWN SOURCE OF PALETAS AND HAND PACKED ICE CREAM THAT WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE. INSTD TO PROVIDE APPROVED SOURCE (BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND DOCUMENTATION THAT SOURCE IS APPROVED FROM STATE TO WHOLESALE). WHOLESALE SUPPLIER MUST BE LICENSED/APPROVED FROM STATE AND DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH TO BE PROVIDED TO CDPH. PALETAS MUST BE FULLY SEALED AND PROPERLY LABELED (DISTRIBUTOR, INGREDIENTS, ETC) 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY

MAR 22
2024
FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK WITH HOT/COLDING RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Critical Chemical Safety
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

UNKNOWN SOURCE OF PALETAS AND HAND PACKED ICE CREAM THAT WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE. INSTD TO PROVIDE APPROVED SOURCE (BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND DOCUMENTATION THAT SOURCE IS APPROVED FROM STATE TO WHOLESALE). PALETAS MUST BE FULLY SEALED AND PROPERLY LABELED (DISTRIBUTOR, INGREDIENTS, ETC) 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY VIOLATION

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NO SANITIZER ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SANITIZER TO SANITIZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT ON. INSTD TO HAVE ON AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR LARGEST PIECE OF MULTI USE EQUIPMENT ON SITE (LARGE DRINK DISPENSERS). INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BASINS ABLE TO SUBMERGE LARGEST MULTI USE EQUIPMENT/UTENSIL TO PROPERLY, WASH, AND SANITIZE OR PROVIDE SMALLER EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO TESTING DEVICE ON SITE FOR SANITIZER TO BE USED. INSTD TO PROVIDE TESTING DEVICE ON SITE FOR SANITIZER THAT WILL BE USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW BRICK WALL AT ENTIRE LENGTH OF PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE WALL IN PREP AREA A SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

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