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

LA Michoacana Ice Cream Shop has a SafeDine safety score of 96 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 Ice Cream Shop last inspected?

LA Michoacana Ice Cream Shop was last inspected on January 14, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

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

LA Michoacana Ice Cream Shop has 31 total violations across 12 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Michoacana Ice Cream Shop safe to eat at?

Yes, LA Michoacana Ice Cream Shop has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

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

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

Official Health Record

LA Michoacana Ice Cream Shop

Name: LA Michoacana Ice Cream Shop
Address: 3591-3597 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60641
Rating: 96

3591-3597 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/14/2026

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0Excellent

Dessert•Chicago

Ranked #238 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 97% of dessert restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 14, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.1

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 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

+4 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

3591-3597 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60641

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

3 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Feb

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Sep

Apr 2025

3 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2026

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Inspection History

10 records on file

5 Canvass4 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOOD COOKED BEEF IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−13 pts

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE ANTS IN THE DINING AREA, IN CORNERS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, AND THE CORNER NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES AND REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
5-402.13 OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AT FRONT PREP DOUBLE HANDSINK. OBSERVED CONNECTED PIPES AT DRAIN OF HANDSINK AND WATER BACKUP AT CONNECTED BASIN WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND TO USE ALTERNATIVE HANDSINK UNTIL REPAIRED AND CONTACT PLUMBER TO SERVICE HANDSINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−7 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS TRHOUGHOUT PREMSIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE ANTS IN THE DINING AREA, IN CORNERS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, AND THE CORNER NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES AND REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AT FRONT PREP DOUBLE HANDSINK. OBSERVED CONNECTED PIPES AT DRAIN OF HANDSINK AND WATER BACKUP AT CONNECTED BASIN WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND TO USE ALTERNATIVE HANDSINK UNTIL REPAIRED AND CONTACT PLUMBER TO SERVICE HANDSINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−17 pts

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF SALT, SUGAR,ETC. WITH NO LAEBELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON THE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND ON WIRE RACKS IN THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF SALT, SUGAR,ETC. WITH NO LAEBELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISXED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER LAYING ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ICE SCOOPER HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON THE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND ON WIRE RACKS IN THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR IN THE REAER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED HIGH LEVELS OF STANDING WATER IN THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENSURE AGAINST FLOOR DRAIN BACKUPS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HIGH LEVELS OF STANDING WATER IN THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENSURE AGAINST FLOOR DRAIN BACKUPS.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2571196 ON 2/14/23 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE CEILING, WALLS, AND STAINLESS STEEL WIRE RACKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLERS AND TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
THE DIPPER WELL FOR THE ICE CREAM SCOOPS IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT ICE CREAM SCOOPS CAN BE PROPERLY STORED UNDER RUNNING WATER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES AROUND THE SUPPLY VENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−15 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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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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