FEB 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PALETERIA ALEX.
YOUR CALL. 74/100
5420 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 25, 2019 · passed with conditions
5 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED CHICHARRONES NOT LABELED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL ON THE CHICHARRONES WITH ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION PRESENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
JAN 122018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ICE CREAM MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT IN CLEAN CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN CLEAN AND GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AT BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS, ACCUMULATED DUST AND EMPTY CAN ON FLOOR UNDER THE MOP SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS/CLUTTERS SUCH AS A BLANKET AND CARDBOARD BOXES STORED INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WORN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 202017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON PALETAS THAT ARE PREPARED ON PREMISES WITH PROPER INFO(NAME,ADDRESS,INGREDIENTS,WEIGHT).MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA .
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTS IN TOILETROOM..MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN DINING AREA.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM ON TOP OF PALETA MACHINE.
MAY 52016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 5
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE, WITH NO LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED/EXCESSIVE ICE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REMOVE ICE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, AND FRONT BOX FREEZERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR YARD, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
SEP 172015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 17
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK WITH ATTACHED HOSE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH OUT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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JUN 262014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR YARD WITH MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER SUCH AS TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS,FREEZER,RACKS,ROLLING CARTS,GLASS BLOCKS ETC.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINKS NEXT TO PREP TABLES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CAULK OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FREEZERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →