What is LA Michoacana Premium's health inspection score?

LA Michoacana Premium has a SafeDine safety score of 88 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 Premium last inspected?

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

How many health violations does LA Michoacana Premium have?

LA Michoacana Premium has 25 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Michoacana Premium safe to eat at?

Yes, LA Michoacana Premium has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does LA Michoacana Premium serve?

LA Michoacana Premium serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

LA Michoacana Premium

Name: LA Michoacana Premium
Address: 5160 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 88

5160 S PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/20/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #562 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

4.2

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+16 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

Jul 2022

1 inspections

5 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Aug 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jan 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Canvass

Jan 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR UPPER AND LOWER COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACAHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF RIGHT DOOR AND IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA NOT INVERTED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR OR STORED ON MILK CRATES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA CLOSEST TO ENTRANCE DOOR OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING WASHING SINK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−25 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON INTERIOR DOOR 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 FILM ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE LOCATED IN COUNTER PREP AREA WHERE JUGS OF JUICE ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FILM AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK MARKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT NECK OF FAUCET AT 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL SAME AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
DEEP FRYER ON SITE WITHOUT VENTILATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

5 High2 Med4 Basic

11 total4 risk factors

12/100inspection score

−68 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CORN,HAM,CUT WATERMELON,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED FAUCET AT HANDWASH SINK IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM, UNABLE TO PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT CONSTANT PRESSURE OF HAND ON FAUCET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE OUTTER DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED REAR REACH IN 2- DOOR FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−68 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 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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