Restaurant · Chicago, IL

La Esmeralda Michoacana

5536 S Archer Ave

Last inspected Jan 10, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was La Esmeralda Michoacana last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 10, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from Apr 3, 2024 to Jan 10, 2025.
Has La Esmeralda Michoacana ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Complaint

Jan 10, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLE.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

LARGE WOODEN STAND NOTED IN DINING ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AS IT IS NON RELATED TO PREMISES AND AN UNNECESSARY ITEM.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 10, 2025 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Dec 17, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

LARGE WOODEN STAND NOTED IN DINING ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AS IT IS NON RELATED TO PREMISES AND AN UNNECESSARY ITEM.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 17, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Nov 6, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 6, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Nov 4, 2024

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 4, 2024 · Original Source

License

Apr 23, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR THE DOOR TO BE SELF-CLOSING AND MAINTAINED.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 23, 2024 · Original Source

License