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Antojitos La Michoacana: health inspection history

5106 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

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Address
5106 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Aug 18, 2026
License number
3096369
Latest inspection
Aug 18, 2026 (License Re-Inspection)
Records shown
2 inspections, Aug 14, 2026 to Aug 18, 2026

Across these 2 inspection records, results were: 1 × Pass; 1 × Fail. 12 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Aug 18, 2026 License Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING ON RIGHT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF LARGE TWO DOOR COLDING UNIT WITH GLASS DOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON LARGE TWO DOOR COLDING UNIT WITH GLASS DOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER LID IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH HOLES ON FRONT, EXPOSING INSULATION AND CRACKED LID ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES ON…
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 14, 2026 License

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 44.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED OPENING ON RIGHT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA INSTALLED ABOVE DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REINSTALL PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER SO THAT IT SHALL NOT CONTAMINATE UTENSILS INSIDE OF DIPPER WELL.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED NO BARRIER INSTALLED TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM TOUCHING EQUIPMENT ON FRONT COUNTER ON RIGHT SIDE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BARRIER TO PROTECT FOOD AND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA FROM CONTAMINATION BY PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF LARGE TWO DOOR COLDING UNIT WITH GLASS DOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON LARGE TWO DOOR COLDING UNIT WITH GLASS DOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER LID IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH HOLES ON FRONT, EXPOSING INSULATION AND CRACKED LID ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES ON FRONT AND…
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
  • 52.SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSEDInspector comment: OBSERVED WASTE WATER FLOWING FROM TOP OF GREASE TRAP ONTO FLOOR WHEN DRAINING ANY COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASE TRAP FOR APPROPRIATE WASTE WATER DRAINAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.