CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors discovered violations during an inspection of Michoacana Supermarket Corporation on 08/06/2025.
The popular restaurant is located at 6850 W Belmont Avenue Chicago Illinois in Chicago's Belmont Cragin district, serving local residents and visitors.
Inspectors documented: "16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized - comments: observed both rear ice machines with a build-up of pink black and brown substance, dripping onto ice cubes stored below the ice bin. 41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored - comments: o..." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.
The inspection identified violations related to sanitation, an important area of food safety.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate sanitation procedures. As outlined in FDA Sanitation Standards, Proper sanitation practices prevent cross-contamination and maintain the integrity of food preparation environments. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
The implications extend to broader community food safety standards. Health department data shows that correction of violations helps maintain community health standards.
Health department officials will conduct a comprehensive re-inspection to ensure that all violations have been properly addressed. The establishment must demonstrate full compliance before the matter can be considered resolved.
Food service professionals should take note of important insights from these findings, highlighting the importance of ongoing compliance to health code requirements. Public education continues to be an essential element in ensuring public health protection.
| Inspection ID | 2621795 |
| DBA Name | Michoacana Supermarket Corporation |
| AKA Name | Michoacana Supermarket |
| License # | 2906437 |
| Facility Type | Grocery Store |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 6850 W BELMONT AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60634 |
| Inspection Date | 08/06/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Canvass |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH REAR ICE MACHINES WITH A BUILD-UP OF PINK BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE |
| AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED | 41. WIPING CLOTHS | PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON VARIOUS PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE |
| CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments | OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE WITH DEEP CUTS & STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING |
| Latitude | 41.938237375991335 |
| Longitude | -87.79776034825164 |
| Location | (41.938237375991335 |
This inspection was conducted on August 6, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: sanitation.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
