MICHIGAN FOOD CENTER INC.

5539 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 · Grocery Store

6 inspections

1. ComplaintJul 17, 2025

   13 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (ITALIAN BEEF, GROUND BEEF) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
   • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
     • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING ON PREP TABLE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED BOX OF GROUND BEEF STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND CHIPS STORED ON FLOOR IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE AND HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED ONLY ONE STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, SLICER, OVEN, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AND DRAINPIPE ON HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED TOILET AND SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AREA AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
2. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 8, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE SIDE OF THE HANDSINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND A HOLE IN THE BASE OF THE WALL BETWEEN THE TOILET AND HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BOTH HOLES. OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WASHROOM UNFINISHED. WALLS PAINTED BUT HAVE SPOTS FROM HOLES THAT WERE PLASTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
3. CanvassOct 30, 2024

   9 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES, AS REQUIRED, MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF THE EMPLOYEE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE POTATO CHIP STORAGE RACK, BEHIND FRONT SERVING COUNTER ON THE FLOOR BY THE PREP TABLE, ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE BEFORE REINSEPTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST, RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • FOUND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER POTATO CHIP STORAGE SHELVES ON SELLING FLOOR, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE SIDE OF THE HANDSINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND A HOLE IN THE BASE OF THE WALL BETWEEN THE TOILET AND HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BOTH HOLES. OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WASHROOM UNFINISHED. WALLS PAINTED BUT HAVE SPOTS FROM HOLES THAT WERE PLASTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREAS OF THE STORE; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP SINK CLEAR AND FREE OF ITEMS FOR USE.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
4. CanvassApr 9, 2020

   11 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHOOM AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED RAW GROUND BEEF STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 49.3F IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY 7-38-005
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 51.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED PACKAGED BREAD STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ANY ACTIVITY AND POP CAN INSIDE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE GASKETS OF DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
5. License Re-InspectionMay 17, 2018

   5 infractions

   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, GRILL, COOLERS, FREEZER, PREP TABLES, SLICER, CUTTING SAW, SHELVING UNITS, DISPLAY SHELVES IN PREP, SALES, AND STORAGE AREAS.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, MEAT PREP AREA, AND HOT FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, SALES, STORAGE, AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND BASEBOARDS NEAR EXPOSED SINK HOT FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEDBOARDS IN WASHROOM.
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET AND DRAINPIPE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTEND CONDENSATION WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA.
6. LicenseMay 10, 2018

   6 infractions

   • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
     • OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND PREP TABLE BEHIND VERTICAL BROILER, GRILL, AND HOLDING UNITS IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN CORNER UNDER MICROWAVE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, GRILL, COOLERS, FREEZER, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, DISPLAY SHELVES IN PREP, SALES, AND STORAGE AREAS.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND HOT FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, SALES, STORAGE, AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND BASEBOARDS NEAR EXPOSED SINK HOT FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM(DUST BUILDUP)
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTEND CONDENSATION WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP AREA.