PALETERIA ALEX.

Chicago Health Dept

5420 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

7 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Feb 2019.

Last inspected Feb 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 25

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED CHICHARRONES NOT LABELED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL ON THE CHICHARRONES WITH ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION PRESENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

JAN 12

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 20

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 .

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM ON TOP OF PALETA MACHINE.

MAY 5

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 17

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH OUT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

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JUL 2

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 26

2014

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINKS NEXT TO PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

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