I Love Michoacana receives Chicago food licence at North Avenue address
Rule Changes Chicago, IL localRetail food establishment licence issued for Humboldt Park location
Overview
I Love Michoacana received a Chicago retail food establishment licence for 4021 W North Ave on Oct 19. The licence covers food prepared on-site with a dining area.
The first licence inspection, on Oct 5, failed with six violations classified as priority or priority foundation, including no hand-washing sink in the rear prep area and no written procedure for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events. A re-inspection on Oct 8 passed, and the licence followed.
Why it matters
A new food business at this address could give Humboldt Park residents another dining option, but the licence alone doesn't guarantee it opens.
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Organizations Involved
A retail food business that received a Chicago licence for 4021 W North Ave in Humboldt Park.
The city agency that issues business licences, including retail food establishment licences.
The city agency that conducts food establishment inspections.
Timeline
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Retail food establishment licence issued
Latest LicensingChicago issued the retail food establishment licence to I Love Michoacana at 4021 W North Ave.
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Re-inspection passes
InspectionThe re-inspection passed with no violations recorded.
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Initial licence inspection fails
InspectionThe first inspection for the retail food establishment licence failed, with six violations listed as priority or priority foundation, including a missing hand-washing sink in the rear prep area and no written bodily-fluid cleanup procedure.
Scenarios
I Love Michoacana opens at North Avenue address
Discussed by: Local food blogs and GutCheck Chicago track new restaurant openings
The business uses its licence to begin serving customers at 4021 W North Ave. This would show up in future city inspection records and possibly on the business's own social media.
Licence issued but business does not open
Discussed by: Not specifically predicted; a common outcome for small businesses
The licence is issued but the business never opens or operates only briefly. This can happen if the owner decides not to proceed or faces other hurdles.