What is LA Michoacana Azteca's health inspection score?

LA Michoacana Azteca has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was LA Michoacana Azteca last inspected?

LA Michoacana Azteca was last inspected on December 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Michoacana Azteca have?

LA Michoacana Azteca has 20 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Michoacana Azteca safe to eat at?

LA Michoacana Azteca has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

LA Michoacana Azteca

Name: LA Michoacana Azteca
Address: 8055 S CICERO AVE, Chicago, 60652
Rating: 79

8055 S CICERO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/5/2025

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Chicago

Ranked #961 of 1000 in Chicago

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Dec 5, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

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

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-23 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

Location

8055 S CICERO AVE, Chicago, IL 60652

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

May

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Mar 2025

2 inspections

2 basic

Mar

Dec 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

64/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED PERSON ON SITE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION WHILE TCS FOODS (PICO DE GALLO) AND OTHER READY TO EAT ITEMS. INFORMED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER SHOULD ALWAYS BE ON SITE WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE GREEN AND RED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING DUE TO DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT FLOOR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS. ALSO OBSERVED THE REACH IN TWO DOOR FREEZER DOOR HANDLES AND THE INSIDE OF THE UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH AREA...THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND THE FRONT WINDOW AREA BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZERS AND THE LARGE JUICER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SEE 60
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3/15/25 REPORT 2591103 NOT CORRECTED: 47 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces PLASTIC LINING UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC LINING AND RUST SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON CAULKING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASH SINK IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE/CHANGE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN 56 6-202.11: **C** Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs mu

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON CAULKING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASH SINK IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE/CHANGE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DUST.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC LINING AND RUST SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Base deductions−17 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FRUIT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PRODUCE/FRUIT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CAN OPENER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR ELEVATION OF STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR ELEVATION FOR PROPER CLEANING AND TO EASILY MONITOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT DISPLAY ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE LEFT OVER FOOD DEBRIS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FANS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, BACK DISHWASHING AREA, FRONT PREP AREA, AND BACK CORNER NEAR SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STICKY AND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 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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