Paleteria El Sabor De Michoacan Inc.
Mostly clean — 10 of 15 passed, one prior failure
2025-11-06 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (CHEESECAKE, RICE PUDDING) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTS NEAR TOILET ROOM AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-09-23 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SIGN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOIL USED TO COVER SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED RUST ON TABLE BOTTOMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EASILY CLEANABLE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR TO BE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDER CHEST FREEZERS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY COVERED WITH HEAVY DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND RESIDUE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-08-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSEVERED TORN GASKETS ON THE REACH-IN COOLER BELOW COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR LOCATED ACROSS FROM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND FRYERS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOPS DRYING IN THE BUCKET IN THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO PROPERLY DRY.
2022-03-30 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 15 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010) (CITATION ISSUED).
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS. ( PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED).
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOKED CORN ON THE COBS ON COUNTER AT 57.2-61 F. PRODUCT DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES ARE HOLDING ALL TCS FOOD AT THE APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURES (41 AND BELOW FOR COLD). APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS $20 ( PRIORITY VIOLATION 7...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN COOKED CORN BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UTILIZED PROPER THAWING METHODS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
LABELING MISSING FROM FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER SUCH AS CHOCOLATE SYRUP AND SEASONING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER BE LABELED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CAN OPENERS CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMANGED AND BROKEN GASKETS IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD PIECE IN REAR BEHIND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR SEAL RAW WOOD.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL DOORS ARE SELF CLOSING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS FOUND DRYING IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DRY MOPS IN AN APPROPRIATE LOCATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN REAR AREA FOUND CRACKED AND HEAVILY DAMANGED INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR. BASE COVING FOUND MISSING ALONG REAR WALL NEAR PREP SINK AND IN DINING ROOM AREA BEHIND ICE CREAM DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP IN OVEN VENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL EMPLOYEES DO NOT HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
STILL OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090) (CITATION ISSUED)
2021-05-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE PALETA MACHINE, SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE, AND STOVE LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA WITH RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE (100F-120F) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4/2/19 REPORT 2282420. MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
2019-04-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS AND WASHBOWL SINKS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS IN 2 DOOR COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MUST LABEL ALL TCS FOODS WITH NAME AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR IN PREP AREA DOES NOT SELF CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR RESTROOM DOOR IN PREP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
2017-07-28 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED PALETAS, AND JELLO WITH IMPROPER LABELS FROM SISTER STORE, MANAGER STATES ALL PRODUCTS ARE MADE HERE BUT LABELS STATE 3320 W 55TH, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROBER LABELS FOR THEIR STORE 2456 W 47TH ST. AND NEED LABELS FOR FLAN, ICE CREAM SANDWI...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED THE SMALL TASTING SPOONS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT (HANDLE UP).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2016-08-18 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST INSTALL VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
2015-07-30 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTE TO PROPERLY LABEL FLANS IN REACH IN COOLER, IN FRONT SEATING AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING DUCT IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK, AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAGS IN SANITIZER WHILE NOT IN USE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED ONSITE. PROVIDED INFROMATION.
2014-04-15 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED PACKAGED CHIPS IN CONTAINER DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CHIP CONTAINERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING WITH SMALL LEAK. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SINK.
2013-02-15 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
COVING AT WALL BASE IN REAR NEXT TO TABLE IS IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND CLEAN WALL IN REAR NEAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR OF PREMISES
2012-10-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE VENTILATION FAN OVER THE STOVE IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
2012-10-15 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
THE BACK DOOR HAS A ONE HALF INCH GAP AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020 INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING SO IT WILL BE INSECT A...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS SONE DUST BUILDUP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE VENTILATION FAN OVER THE STOVE IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
2011-08-03 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
STOVE IN REAR. MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
2010-06-03 Pass Complaint 7 ▾
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.LABEL DESSERTS IN DISPLAY UNIT FOR SALE WITH (NAME.ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS).
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.PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN VENTS ON REACH IN FREEZERS.
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 PAINT WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL HOLES IN UPPER WALL IN PAPER STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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...
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.
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