What is LA Michoacana Armitage T.j. Llc's health inspection score?

LA Michoacana Armitage T.j. Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was LA Michoacana Armitage T.j. Llc last inspected?

LA Michoacana Armitage T.j. Llc was last inspected on January 20, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Michoacana Armitage T.j. Llc have?

LA Michoacana Armitage T.j. Llc has 27 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Michoacana Armitage T.j. Llc safe to eat at?

Yes, LA Michoacana Armitage T.j. Llc has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does LA Michoacana Armitage T.j. Llc serve?

LA Michoacana Armitage T.j. Llc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

LA Michoacana Armitage T.j. Llc

Name: LA Michoacana Armitage T.j. Llc
Address: 4357-4359 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 90

4357-4359 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/20/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #492 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jan 20, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

4.5

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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+14 pts

100

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

Jun 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jan

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

Jan

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR/DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED WALNUT, ALMOND, SUGAR, ETC OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Base deductions−27 pts

Jan 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED OATMEAL,RAISINS, ALMOND, SUGAR, ETC OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High1 Med4 Basic

9 total

47/100inspection score

−106 pts

High Priority (8)

−80 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT BEING DISCONNECTED DUE TO LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR/DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT BEING DISCONNECTED DUE TO LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR/DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED OATMEAL,RAISINS, ALMOND, SUGAR, ETC OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED OATMEAL,RAISINS, ALMOND, SUGAR, ETC OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FANS IN BOTH EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FANS IN BOTH EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION

Base deductions−106 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL DESSERT TOPPINGS STORED ON COUNTER WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARD WHEN NOT BEING USED. MUST AIR DRY AND STORE AWAY FROM FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC CUP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE. ICE SCOOP MUST ALSO BE DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Med2 Basic

5 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NOTED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE YOGURT COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS IN THE GRAB AND GO DISPLAY COOLER IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITH THE NAME OF THE FOOD, ADDRESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, INGREDIENTS, AND NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED ALLERGEN LABEL MISSING ON PACKAGED DESSERTS IN THE GRAB AND GO DISPLAY COOLER IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MANAGEMENT STATES THE JELLOS ARE MADE WITH MILK AND EGG NOG. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DESSERTS WITH THE NAME OF THE MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS (I.E. MILK, EGGS, ETC.) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL DESSERTS FROM GRAB AND GO COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND RELOCATED THEM TO BEHIND THE COUNTER.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
FOUND CUPS AND OTHER TYPES OF CONTAINERS WITHOUT HANDLES BEING USED TO SCOOP FOODS (BULK SUGAR CONTAINER AND AGUAS FRESCAS IN WALK-IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE, AND THAT THE HANDLE MUST BE STORED ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 3/22/22. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−19 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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