SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LAS DELICIAS MICHEL ICE CREAM SHOP.

EAT. 80/100

3115 W 71ST ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 7, 2025 · passed with conditions

Passed all 3 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
13
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Oct 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE START TIME OF INSPECTION AT 1:45PM WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFEFTY FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 2:05AM. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF FROZEN MANGO ICE CREAM ON BACK PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (WALNUTS AND CHOCOLATE SPRINKLES) WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEM ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR NET/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF UTENSIL (KNIFE) ON PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS (CORN) IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2596161 DATED ON 6/12/24; PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED #39 - 3-307.11 MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 12
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PACKAGED PALETAS MISSING COMMON NAME OF PALETA AND COMPLETE LIST OF INGREDIENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING MISSING INFORMATION ON LABEL AND MAINTAIN: (1) The common name of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and subingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

MISSING DRAINBOARD ON SITE AT WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO HAVE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 12
2023
PASSED
0 violations

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