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LA MICHOACANA HOWARD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LA MICHOACANA HOWARD (AKA: LA MICHOACANA) 2357 W HOWARD ST, CHICAGO 60645 Restaurant
January 23, 2025 Canvass License #2670728
6
Total Violations
3
Major
3
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES OF THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND NACHO CHEESE HOT HOLDING UNIT.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOILED MOP HEADS AT THE REAR UTILITY SERVICE SINK MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CRACKED, MISSING, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARD COVING AT THE REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPLACE.-----NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CRACKED, MISSING, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARD COVING AT THE REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPLACE.-----NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections