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Lindo Michoacan

October 19, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 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.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 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.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: 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.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. • 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.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 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.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 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.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 7, 2026: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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