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Quick Answers
When was Lindo Michoacan last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 26, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
6 inspections on record, from Mar 1, 2024 to Oct 26, 2026.
Has Lindo Michoacan ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 1, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
6 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 26, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector’s Notes
3-602.11 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.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector’s Notes
3-307.11 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.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
6-501.11 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.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 26, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 19, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector’s Notes
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.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector’s Notes
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.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN THE MEAT PREP AREA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 19, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 7, 2026
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official Wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FACILITY USING A SMALL BOWL AS A SCOOP FOR HOT RICE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN RESTAURANT SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP OR UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT AREA AND WAIT STATION SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE SEAFOOD SECTION IN POOR CONDITION WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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.
OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED MOPS ON THE FLOOR AND MOPS STORED INSIDE OF WET MOP BUCKETS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL MOPS HANGED WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY ROPERLY.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION FANS IN ALL RESTROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FANS AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 29, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE REAR (COOKING GORDITA PREP AREA) WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED LARGE POTS USED TO COOK FOODS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS THAT CAN BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE INSIDE THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND SIDES OF THE COOKING GRILL IN THE REAR (GORDITA PREP/COOKING AREA),STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER (BAKERY PREP AREA),SLIDING DOORS WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS IN (MEAT PREP AREA) AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR (CARNITA COOKING/PREP AREA).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND REPAIR/REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR (CHICKEN/BEEF) WALK-IN-COOLER ALSO,REPAIR THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE (CARNITA COOKING/PREP AREA) AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 29, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 23, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN SEAFOOD DEPT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR CARNITA PREP AREA BENEATH THE RUBBER MATS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN PREP AREA.
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.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF IN PRODUCE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE SHELF AND MANTAIN.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER DETAIL CLEAN THE TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS IN THE CARNITA PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS AT REAR STORAGE SHELF NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN POTS AND PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS LOCATED IN THE REAR CARNITA COOKING PREP AREA AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR CARNITA PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT THE MEAT DEPT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL TIMES.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR TAMALE PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT DEPT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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.