What is LA Michoacana Ice Cream Shop 4's health inspection score?

LA Michoacana Ice Cream Shop 4 has a SafeDine safety score of 74 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 Ice Cream Shop 4 last inspected?

LA Michoacana Ice Cream Shop 4 was last inspected on October 21, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Michoacana Ice Cream Shop 4 have?

LA Michoacana Ice Cream Shop 4 has 12 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Michoacana Ice Cream Shop 4 safe to eat at?

LA Michoacana Ice Cream Shop 4 has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does LA Michoacana Ice Cream Shop 4 serve?

LA Michoacana Ice Cream Shop 4 serves Dessert cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

LA Michoacana Ice Cream Shop 4

Name: LA Michoacana Ice Cream Shop 4
Address: 4614 W DIVERSEY AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 74

4614 W DIVERSEY AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/21/2025

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Dessert•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 55% of dessert restaurants

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8 inspections

Last: Oct 21, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

38%

Clean Rate

1.5

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

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

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-14 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-19 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

4614 W DIVERSEY AVE, Chicago, IL 60639

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jul 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

Jul

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Apr 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Apr

Oct 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

3 High

3 total1 risk factor

65/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WASH THEIR HANDS IN BETWEEN TASKS. FOOD HANDLER WAS FIRST SEEN PREPARING CUSTOMERS FOOD, THEN HANDLING WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING BUCKET AND CLEANING PREP-TABLE SURFACE WITH CUSTOMERS PREPARED FOOD THEN HANDING CUSTOMER FOOD. FOOD HANDLER THEN WALKED TO FRUIT PREP STATION, PUT ON GLOVE AND WITH GLOVED HAND, GRABBED READY TO EAT CUT FRUIT TO SERVE TO CUSTOMER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN ITS OWN CONTAINER WITH COVER BETWEEN USES.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED INTERIR ICE SHIELD INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Basic

3 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 77.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. MANAGER FIXED ABLE TO GET TO 100.1F.BY END OF WRITING REPORT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE 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

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−22 pts

Mar 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MEN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 90.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Base deductions−10 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED BIN IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF ICE SCOOPS IN STAND STILL WATER CONTAINERS NEXT TO ICE CREAM BINS. MUST STORE WITH CONTINOUS RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−6 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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