La Michoacana Chicago Ice Cream Shop

February 26, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings5

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. ON 2-27-2024 EMPLOYEE ON SITE PROVIDED CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. IN FRONT OF THE SINK A MOBILE CART WITH CONTAINERS ON TOP OF IT. BEHIND THE MOBILE CART GARBAGE CAN AND INSIDE THE SAID SINK WAS A CONTAINER. MUST KEEP HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C) ,CITATION ISSUED. ,
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD WERE PREPARED AND SERVED:SANDWICHES(HAM,SLICE TOMATOES,CHEESE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. ON 2-27-2024 EMPLOYEE ON SITE PROVIDED CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE
code 2Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING THE REGISTER AND CASH THEN GOING BACK TO WORK STATION WITHOUT HANDWASHING PUT ON ONE GLOVE (RIGHT HAND) AND START TO MAKE A SANDWICH. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND PRIOR TO WEARING GLOVES AND BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
code 8Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BARE LEFT HAND GRAB SLICED AVOCADO AND PRESSED ONTO THE SANDWICH THAT SHE WAS MAKING FOR A CUSTOMER. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED MUST USE SINGLE USE FOOD TISSUES, UTENSILS, TONGS OR GLOVED HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005(A), CITATION ISSUED.
code 9Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: 3-501.17 - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS:SLICED TOMATOES SLICED LETTUCE IN WATER,SLICED FRUIT ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE BY PUTTING DISCADING DATES.
code 23
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C),CITATION ISSUED ON 2-27-25 UPON MY RETURN EMPLOYEE PROVIDED ONE SHEET OF SERVICE FROM 5-21-24. NOT A COMPLETE LOG BOOK.MUST PROVIDE
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
code 47
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-30-24,REPORT#2595421 #10) 6-301.13: NOTED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT PREP AREA STORED ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK. #58) 2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
code 60
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 5-30-24,REPORT#2595421 NOT POSTED ON SITE,CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND INSTRUCTED TO POST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B).CITATION ISSUED
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 30, 2024: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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