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LA MICHOAKANA

3125 W 26th ST · Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LA MICHOAKANA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2569034

Location recorded for this inspection · LA MICHOAKANA · 3125 W 26th ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING TILE IN FLOOR LEADING FROM DINING AREA TO REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2401925

Location recorded for this inspection · LA MICHOAKANA · 3125 W 26th ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FREEZER DOOR IN DISREPAIR IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INCTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2283168

Location recorded for this inspection · LA MICHOAKANA · 3125 W 26th ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 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.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2166322

Location recorded for this inspection · LA MICHOAKANA · 3125 W 26th ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN STAFF TOILETROOM,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2049697

Location recorded for this inspection · LA MICHOAKANA · 3125 W 26th ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS TO IDENTIFY PRODUCT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES TO REMOVE BUILD UP ON HADLES AND DOORS OF REACH IN COOLERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1976864

Location recorded for this inspection · LA MICHOAKANA · 3125 W 26th ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1938094

Location recorded for this inspection · LA MICHOAKANA · 3125 W 26th ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: 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.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR SECTION OF BUSINESS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE OR RE-ATTACH ALL LOOSE WALL COVE(BASE BOARDS) THROUGHOUT.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1937697

Location recorded for this inspection · LA MICHOAKANA · 3125 W 26th ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: 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).

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN DIPPER WELL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR SECTION OF BUSINESS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE OR RE-ATTACH ALL LOOSE WALL COVE(BASE BOARDS) THROUGHOUT.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING PRODUCT AND EQUIPMENT TEMPERATURES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1562215

Location recorded for this inspection · LA MICHOAKANA · 3125 W 26th ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: 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.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD ABOVE PALETA MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR ICE CREAM BUILD UP ON PALETA MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE ENTIRE FACILITY IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 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.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1480256

Location recorded for this inspection · LA MICHOAKANA · 3125 W 26th ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: 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.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE DISPLAYED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PRE PACKAGED PALETAS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL SAME. DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO DO SO.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING LIDS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. PROVIDE SAME.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PLASTIC WRAP NOTED AROUND PIPE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND HAVE PROPER AIR GAP AS DESIGNED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED (MEDICATION, ETC) . INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1343515

Location recorded for this inspection · LA MICHOAKANA · 3125 W 26th ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE PLASTIC PANELING BEHIND THE ICE CREAM FREEZERS HAS ROUGH EDGES, SEAL UNSANITARY SURFACES TO EASE CLEANING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE FLORESCENT LIGHTING ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER IS NOT SHIELDED, SHIELD THE EXPOSED GLASS BULBS ABOVE THE FOOD SERVICE AREA.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: THE REAR EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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280 of 341 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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