What is Carnitas Michoacan, Inc's health inspection score?

Carnitas Michoacan, Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Carnitas Michoacan, Inc last inspected?

Carnitas Michoacan, Inc was last inspected on January 22, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Carnitas Michoacan, Inc have?

Carnitas Michoacan, Inc has 16 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Carnitas Michoacan, Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, Carnitas Michoacan, Inc has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Carnitas Michoacan, Inc serve?

Carnitas Michoacan, Inc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Carnitas Michoacan, Inc

Name: Carnitas Michoacan, Inc
Address: 4235 W 63RD ST, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 85

4235 W 63RD ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/22/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #657 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Nov

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Jan

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR RIGHT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN GRAY CANS NOT MARKED AS FOOD GRADE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR PROVIDE VERIFICATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOOR BESIDE OF HOT WATER TANK IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med

2 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTIN

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
REAR OVERHEAD DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM CORNER. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AS TO BE PROTECTED/TIGHT FITTING

Base deductions−15 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
DEAD INSECTS IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
CUPS BEING USED AS A DISPENSING UTENSIL IN BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUPS AND REPLACE WITH UTENSILS WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES

Base deductions−9 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR MATS AT KETTLE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE FURNACE/BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.11(B, C, D, E) : CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
NO DATE MARKING ON COOKED RICE, COOKED BEANS, SALSAS IN PREP COOLER, DISPLAY COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. ALL ABOVE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5�C (41�F) or less for a maximum of seven (7) days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
LARGE CARNITA POTS ON SITE UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PIC STATES POTS ARE NOT SANITIZED, THEY ARE TOO LARGE. INSTD TO REMOVE POTS AND PROVIDE SMALLER EQUIPMENT, OR 3-COMPARTMENT WITH BASINS TO FULLY SUBMERGE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, OR WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SUCH EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

Base deductions−11 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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