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ANTOJITOS LA MICHOACANA, Chicago: Failed Its Inspection

Antojitos La Michoacana at 5106 S Archer Ave in Chicago failed a public health inspection on August 14, 2026.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 19, 2026, 6:25 p.m. ET
, located at in , , Illinois, failed its public health inspection on August 14, 2026. According to the city inspection record, the establishment was categorized under . The record shows no later inspection of this establishment, though it may have been re-inspected since without the record being updated. The inspector's observations recorded during the inspection listed several violations. A small two-door cold holding unit in the front prep area was observed at an improper ambient temperature of 44.7F, recorded as a priority violation, with instructions to maintain cold holding units at 41F or below. An opening was observed on the right side of the rear exit door. A paper towel dispenser was noted installed above a dipper well, and no barrier was installed on the front counter to protect equipment from customer contact, noted as a priority foundation violation. The inspection record also noted a damaged gasket on a large two-door cold holding unit, chest freezer lid damage exposing insulation, a missing backflow prevention device on an ice machine, and stained ceiling tiles in the washroom. In addition, waste water was observed flowing from the top of the grease trap onto the floor when draining any compartment of the three-compartment sink, which was recorded as a priority violation.

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