SEP 16
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PALETERIA COCKTAILS TROPICALES.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
4282 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 16, 2024 · passed with conditions
10 of 13 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITIATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. (CERTIFICATE ON SITE IS EXPIRED AS OF 1/14/24). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE VALID PRIGINAL CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES BUSINESS IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON SHELVING IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
JUN 232023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARDBOARD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 12021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 1
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHT OUT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
JUN 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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JUN 222017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SOME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
JUL 182016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 18
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE BROKEN GLASS DOOR AT THE BOTTOM LEFT DOOR OF THE 4 DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING PLASTER IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT. THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE WHERE THE PALETAS ARE MADE ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN THIS AREA.
AUG 112015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 11
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PALETAS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL PALETAS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND IN CORNERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
JUL 112014PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2014
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXTERIOR GLASS PANE OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR BROKEN. REPLACE EXTERIOR GLASS PANE OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WALL MOUNTED SOAP DISPENSER BROKEN. REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL MOUNTED SOAP DISPENSER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REAR OF PREP KITCHEN CONTAINS TOO MUCH CLUTTER. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR OF PREP KITCHEN TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE AND TO BE ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY CLEAN.
APR 242013PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 24
2013
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
PREP TABLE IN REAR NEEDS CLEANING OF FOOD DEBRIS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE SOME CLUTTER IN REAR NEAR WASHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
SEP 272012PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2012
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AND IN THE BASEMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IS PULLING AWAY FRONM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SECURE THE SINK TO THE WALL SO IT WILL NOT FALL.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER AND OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAY 202011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 20
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
SEP 12010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 1
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LEGS OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR LOOSE HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA & DINING AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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