LA MICHOACANA PREMIUM
5160 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL, 60632
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 13, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (7)
- 16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR UPPER AND LOWER COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACAHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF RIGHT DOOR AND IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
- 45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA NOT INVERTED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR OR STORED ON MILK CRATES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
- 48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA CLOSEST TO ENTRANCE DOOR OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING WASHING SINK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.
- 58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.