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MICHOACANA SWEETS

2740 W 59TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60629 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MICHOACANA SWEETS has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 22, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 16, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 13, 2025. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 13, 2025. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times on March 22, 2024. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 15, 2024. For example: FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 13, 2025. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND DISPLAY COOLER NEAR THE SERVING/FRONT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET/WASHROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND DISPLAY COOLER NEAR THE SERVING/FRONT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED MINI TONGS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINER WITH CORN ON THE COB. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN USAGE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED TOILET/WASHROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 11. FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
      • 3-201.11 (A): UNKNOWN SOURCE OF PALETAS AND HAND PACKED ICE CREAM THAT WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE. INSTD TO PROVIDE APPROVED SOURCE (BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND DOCUMENTATION THAT SOURCE IS APPROVED FROM STATE TO WHOLESALE). WHOLESALE SUPPLIER MUST BE LICENSED/APPROVED FROM STATE AND DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH TO BE PROVIDED TO CDPH. PALETAS MUST BE FULLY SEALED AND PROPERLY LABELED (DISTRIBUTOR, INGREDIENTS, ETC) 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY
  6. License

    10 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO HANDWASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK WITH HOT/COLDING RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 11. FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
      • UNKNOWN SOURCE OF PALETAS AND HAND PACKED ICE CREAM THAT WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE. INSTD TO PROVIDE APPROVED SOURCE (BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND DOCUMENTATION THAT SOURCE IS APPROVED FROM STATE TO WHOLESALE). PALETAS MUST BE FULLY SEALED AND PROPERLY LABELED (DISTRIBUTOR, INGREDIENTS, ETC) 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY VIOLATION
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • NO SANITIZER ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SANITIZER TO SANITIZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT ON. INSTD TO HAVE ON AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR LARGEST PIECE OF MULTI USE EQUIPMENT ON SITE (LARGE DRINK DISPENSERS). INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BASINS ABLE TO SUBMERGE LARGEST MULTI USE EQUIPMENT/UTENSIL TO PROPERLY, WASH, AND SANITIZE OR PROVIDE SMALLER EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO TESTING DEVICE ON SITE FOR SANITIZER TO BE USED. INSTD TO PROVIDE TESTING DEVICE ON SITE FOR SANITIZER THAT WILL BE USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • RAW BRICK WALL AT ENTIRE LENGTH OF PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE WALL IN PREP AREA A SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

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