Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LINDO MICHOACAN on .
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645802
Location recorded for this inspection · LINDO MICHOACAN · 3142-3148 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS, AND COMMON NAME OF PREPACKAGED SALSAS, SOUPS AND DESSERTS IN THE RETAIL DISPLAY COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT PREP AREA BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE MEAT PREP AREA AND CARNITAS PREP AREA WHERE STANDING WATER IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. REPAIR THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL SECTION ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE CARNITAS PREP AREA.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645413
Location recorded for this inspection · LINDO MICHOACAN · 3142-3148 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS, AND COMMON NAME OF PREPACKAGED SALSAS, SOUPS AND DESSERTS IN THE RETAIL DISPLAY COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL WALL PANEL NEXT TO THE DOUBLE DOORS EXIT TO THE WAREHOUSE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE MEAT AND PRODUCE PREP AREAS, AND IN THE HALLWAY BEHIND THE MEAT PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT PREP AREA BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN THE MEAT PREP AREA.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A CARDBOARD BOX BEING USED TO STORE PREPARED TORTILLAS IN THE TORTILLA PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG OR CONTAINER OR LINE THE BOX WITH PLASTIC.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE DELI PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE MEAT PREP AREA AND CARNITAS PREP AREA WHERE STANDING WATER IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. REPAIR THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL SECTION ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE CARNITAS PREP AREA. OBSERVED A BROKEN CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DELI PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILE. OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR DELI PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE OPEN SECTION OF DRYWALL. SEAL THE WALL AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633567
Location recorded for this inspection · LINDO MICHOACAN · 3142-3148 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY USING A SMALL BOWL AS A SCOOP FOR HOT RICE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN RESTAURANT SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP OR UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FISH STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE IN BOTH SEAFOOD COOLERS LOCATED IN THE RESTAURANT SECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT STORE FOOD ITEMS DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH ICE.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT AREA AND WAIT STATION SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE SEAFOOD SECTION IN POOR CONDITION WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED MOPS ON THE FLOOR AND MOPS STORED INSIDE OF WET MOP BUCKETS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL MOPS HANGED WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY ROPERLY.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION FANS IN ALL RESTROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FANS AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616649
Location recorded for this inspection · LINDO MICHOACAN · 3142-3148 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE REAR (COOKING GORDITA PREP AREA) WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS USED TO COOK FOODS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS THAT CAN BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE INSIDE THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND SIDES OF THE COOKING GRILL IN THE REAR (GORDITA PREP/COOKING AREA),STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER (BAKERY PREP AREA),SLIDING DOORS WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS IN (MEAT PREP AREA) AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR (CARNITA COOKING/PREP AREA).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND REPAIR/REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR (CHICKEN/BEEF) WALK-IN-COOLER ALSO,REPAIR THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE (CARNITA COOKING/PREP AREA) AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600629
Location recorded for this inspection · LINDO MICHOACAN · 3142-3148 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN PREP AREA.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF IN PRODUCE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE SHELF AND MANTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER DETAIL CLEAN THE TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS IN THE CARNITA PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN SEAFOOD DEPT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR CARNITA PREP AREA BENEATH THE RUBBER MATS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND BROKEN EQUIPMENTS STORED ON SHELF DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.(NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATING STOCK ITEMS).
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590368
Location recorded for this inspection · LINDO MICHOACAN · 3142-3148 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT THE MEAT DEPT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL TIMES.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR TAMALE PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS AT REAR STORAGE SHELF NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN POTS AND PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT DEPT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR DAIRY WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS LOCATED IN THE REAR CARNITA COOKING PREP AREA AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR CARNITA PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577854
Location recorded for this inspection · LINDO MICHOACAN · 3142-3148 W LAWRENCE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
14
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING AN APPROVED RECORD KEEPING SYSTEM FOR SHELLSTOCK TAGS. ONLY MOST RECENT SHELLSTOCK TAG AVAILABLE. SHELLSTOCK TAGS MUST BE KEPT ON-SITE FOR 90 DAYS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48-51F IN THE GROCERY REACH-IN COOLER AND BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED 8 OUNCES OF CREAM IN THE REACH-IN COOLER, 1 GALLON OF MILK, 7LB OF EGGS, AND 8LBS OF CREAM CHEESE IN THE BAKERY WALK IN COOLER ($75). PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY REACH-IN COOLER WITH AN AMABIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55F AND THE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER AT 50F. ALL EQUIPMENT HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLERS WERE TAGGED. PRIORTIY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPEN BAIT STATIONS STORED AROUND THE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ENCLOSED BAIT STATIONS.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED UNCOVERED PANS OF PORK STORED UNDER CHIPPED WOOD SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND CONTAINERS WITH BOTTLED MILK STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER PORK AND PLACE MILK CONTAINERS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS BEING USED AS SCOOPS IN LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL SCOOPS HAVE HANDLES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN THE GROCERY PREP AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: BIG POTS AND PANS STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN ANY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN EXISTING THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED DETAILED METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT/DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND UNDER CRATES IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556518
Location recorded for this inspection · LINDO MICHOACAN · 3142-3148 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC) IN BAKERY PREP AND IN PREP/COOKING AREA IN REAR.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS IN MEAT/SEAFOOD/DELI PREP AREA.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILDU-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HEAVY LEAKING FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR BIG POTS AND PANS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE BAKERY PREP AREA AND ABOVE FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEANA ND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE DELI WALK-IN COOLER.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510576
Location recorded for this inspection · LINDO MICHOACAN · 3142-3148 W LAWRENCE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
15
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION BETWEEN RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF IN THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE. OBSERVED RAW BREADED CHICKEN IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH RAW BREADED BEEF IN THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE. ALSO OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN FAJITAS STORED NEXT TO RAW BEEF FAJITAS IN THE SAME DISPLAY CASE WITHOUT ANY SEPARATION BETWEEN THE MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPLAY RAW MEATS WITHOUT CROSS CONTAMINATION BETWEEN DIFFERENT TYPES OF MEAT. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MEAT AND CHEESE DELI COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 52.5F, ORANGE JUICE AT 50.8F, HAM AT 44.6F AND CHEESE AT 44.8F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER WHICH CAN BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED OR A PLASTIC LINER INSIDE OF THE BOX.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN OR MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE GORDITA PREP AREA. REPAIR THE WALL NEXT TO THE DOORWAY IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. PROVIDE BASEBOARD WHERE MISSING ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND THE DELI PREP AREA. REPAIR THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE CARNITA PREP AREA.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2355661
Location recorded for this inspection · LINDO MICHOACAN · 3142-3148 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVINGS IN DAIRY AND CHEESE DISPLAY COOLERS IN CUSTOMER AREAS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON EXHAUST HOOD AT REAR TORTILLA PREP STATION AND TO MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A 4 BURNER STOVE CONNECTED TO GAS LINE IN BAKERY PREP AREA NOT STORED UNDER A VENTILATION HOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE STOVE DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE BAKERY WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135982
Location recorded for this inspection · LINDO MICHOACAN · 3142-3148 W LAWRENCE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS COOKED RIBS AT 47.0F, 3 LBS; COOKED CHICKEN AT 44.8F, 18 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $110.00, 21 LBS.
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FEMALE LADY SHREDDING THE COOKED CHICKEN ,THEN REMOVED HER PLASTIC GLOVES AND SHE GET ANOTHER PAIR OF GLOVES AND STARTED TO WEAR IT WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS.. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A) INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE WEARING THE GLOVES AND AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES. MANAGER ASKED THE FEMALE EMPLOYEE TO WASH HER HANDS BEFORE WEARING THE GLOVES AND AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES DURING INSPECTION.
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FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEED LABEL ALSO IN THE BAKERY DEPT.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. DAMAGED/RUSTED INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE CARNITAS AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE BAKERY DEPT, SEAFOOD DEPT AND SMALL KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN. MISSING PART OF THE COVING(BASEBOARD) INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SEAFOOD DEPT, MUST REPAIR,INSTALL COVING 4" AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE SEAFOOD DEPT UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK, FLOOR DRAIN IN THE HALLWAY BY THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPT SINK,WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE SEAFOOD DEPT AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE WASHROOM HALLWAY AND INSIDE WALL OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH MEAT, MUST SCRAPE PAINT AND RE PAINT. ALL FOUR WASHROOMS VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE SMALL KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB ON THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BAKERY DEPT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB IS MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE DISPLAY SHELVE OF THE BAKERY ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE SEAFOOD DEPT. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLEANING EQUIPMENTS SUCH AS BROOMS MOPS, DUST PANS, STORED IN THE PREP AREA AND COOKING AREAS. MUST STORE IN THE MOP SINK AREAS OR DESIGNATED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. ALL BOXES OF FROZEN FOODS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059391
Location recorded for this inspection · LINDO MICHOACAN · 3142-3148 W LAWRENCE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT CARNITAS FOOD PREP KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINED. REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP FROM AROUND DOOR FRAME OF WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: PIPING ALL ALONG BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT THE CARNITAS KITCHEN PREP AREA MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS AND INTERIORS OF DRAWERS AT THE BAKERY PREP AREA,INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AT BAKERY SERVICE AREA MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOORING AT THE CARNITAS FOOD PREP KITCHEN AREAS,FLOORS SHOULD BE SMOOTH ENOUGH TO BE EASILY CLEANED AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO,CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,WALK-IN-COOLERS,REAR STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BAKING OVENS.WALLS AND CEILINGS AT THE DELI PREP AREAS MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. OPENINGS AT CEILING AND AROUND PIPING ABOVE THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE SEALED AND MAINTAINED.
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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT FIXTURES AT THE DELI SERVICE/MEAT PREP AREAS,DISHWASHING AREAS,INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END-CAPS AND MAINTAIN.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAKS AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE REAR KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE HANDSINK IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60625
322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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