LA Azteca Paleteria
Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record
2025-05-13 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR(RED) WITH 1/2IN GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FLY PAPER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND INFORM LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN OF NEED FOR SERVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATION STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS AND ORGANIZE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN AREA OF WALL BEHIND TABLES USED FOR STORAGE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
2024-11-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS. APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FIRST-FLOOR REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE WALLS...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING IN ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
2023-06-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF HANDSINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FRONT COUNTER AREA ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES AND ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2023-06-15 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP IN WINDOW NEAR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT, OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP ON SIDE OF GREEN DOOR LEADING TO EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL GAPS FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY: IN FRONT COUNTER AREA BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND BOXES, IN MIDDLE PREP AREA BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHELVING, IN CORNERS BY PALLETS OF SUGAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF HANDSINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FRONT COUNTER AREA ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES AND ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2022-10-11 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
2021-02-10 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MISSING COVERS FOR FAN IN WALK IN COOLER (D). INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION AROUND CONDENSOR IN WALK IN FREEZER (A). INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER (D). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
2020-11-04 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION FROM DOOR FRAME AND AIR CURTAINS IN WALK IN FREEZER "D" IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH BATCH FREEZER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
2019-05-15 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED RUFFLED CEILINGS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA---------OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DIRT IN THE CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT FLOORS AND CEILINGS SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
2018-07-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY .MUST PROVIDE A POLICY AND MAINTAIN.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN-UP POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT AND LABEL STORAGE ROOM
2018-07-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND POST.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY .MUST PROVIDE A POLICY AND MAINTAIN.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN-UP POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF FRONT PREP AREA UNDER CABINETS,INSIDE OF MOTOR OF UNUSED COOLER,WRAPPING STATION AREA,REAR AREA UNDER HAND SINK,MACHINE ROOM NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BETWEEN ...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DEFROST FRONT ICE CREAM FREEZER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT LABEL STORAGE ROOM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2017-10-12 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL MULTIUSE UTENSILS (POPSICLE STICKS) MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED COVERED LOCATION UNTIL USED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM STICKY SUBSTANCE. CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS INSIDE SHIELD. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HANDSINK NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
2016-08-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
2 COMPARTMENT UTILITY SINK AT OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE UTILITY SINK INSIDE PREMISES FOR CLEANING-UP PURPOSES
2016-08-09 Fail Canvass 1 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1562052 DATE 08-11-2015 (38)OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER AND A DRAIN (32)OBSERVED ACCUMULATE...
2015-08-11 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED ICE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL INSULATION THAT IS TORN, DIRTY, UNEVEN AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE AROUND A CHILLER PIPE LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA BY THE CHILLERS. OBSERVED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE AROUND A BARREL AND PIPE USED FOR THE CHILLERS LOCATED IN THE BASE...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A DOOR FRAME IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED SOME LIGHTS WITH MISSING END CAPS. OBSERVED SOME LIGHT SHIELDS NOT COVERING THE ENTIRE LIGHT BULB. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER AND A DRAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UTENSIL STORAGE IN THE REAR PORCH (APARTMENT COMMON AREA) OF THE FACILITY. ALSO, ITEMS SUCH AS ACCUMULATED CRATES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CONTAINERS AND TOOLS AT EAST SIDE OUTDOOR SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM AREA, ELEVA...
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
2014-08-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, CAUSING EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION OF INTERIOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENCAPS MISSING ON LIGHTS THROUGH OUT PREMISES AND IN WALK IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO GREASE INTERCEPTORS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME
2014-08-21 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
MICE DROPPINGS NOTED (OVER 30) SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN REAR BY WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, CAUSING EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION OF INTERIOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENCAPS MISSING ON LIGHTS THROUGH OUT PREMISES AND IN WALK IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO GREASE INTERCEPTORS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
2011-10-27 Fail Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2010-05-17 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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