PALETERIA JUAREZ.
2215 S KEDZIE AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
10 of 17 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 17 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 32026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS.
JUN 62025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT AREA (COOLERS, CLEANERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 282024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUN 212023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND LARGE STAND MIXER(CONTAINERS, LIDS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 142023FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE (CERTIFICATE ON SITE EXPIRED 2/2023). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN SANITATION TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILTIY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO MIXER, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE, IN BASEMENT UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND LARGE STAND MIXER(CONTAINERS, LIDS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MISSING SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
SEE VIOLATION 60.
SEE VIOLATION 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7/16/18 REPORT 2184647 NOT CORRECTED: 57 2-102.13: All FOOD HANDLERS shall complete a food handler’s training required by the State of Illinois, in accordance with Public Act 098-0566. OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. - 58 PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. - PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 232018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A NEW PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK TO CONTINUE PREPPING.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ICE CREAM REPACKAGED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE FOR INDIVIDUAL SELL NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE LABELED WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACAKGING
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
JUL 162018FAILED11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A NEW PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK TO CONTINUE PREPPING.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED ICE CREAM REPACKAGED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE FOR INDIVIDUAL SELL NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE LABELED WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACAKGING.
OBSERVED LIVE ANT ACTIVITY, SMALL FLYS AND APPX. 125 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, BEHIND FOOD EQUIPMENT, AROUND MOTOR OF DEEP FREEZER UNIT, UTENSIL STORAGE ROOM, BASEMENT AND FLOOR BOARDS THROUGHOUT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT COULD BE A POSSIBLE SOURCE. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/23/18. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE AND SEWAGE WATER DISPOSAL FROM OVERHEAD WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED SOAP, WATER, AND FOOD DEBRIS LEAKING HEAVILY OUT OF PIPES IN BASEMENT THAT IS DISCARDED FROM 3-COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED. FOOD HANDLER FIXED LEAK DURING INSPECTION. MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 62016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, SEE BELOW, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
STAINED CEILING TILE IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
LEAKING PIPES UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, IDPH’S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED,
MAR 172015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LOOSE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER ON THE SELLING FLOOR ON THE EAST WALL; REATTACH COVING. OBSERVED SOME MISSING CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT NEAR UTILITY SINK; REPLACE WHEN WORK COMPLETED TO LEAKING PIPE (SEE VIO #38).
MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN REAR OF BASEMENT.
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM ONE PIPE IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH THE UTILITY SINK. PIPE IS CONNECTED TO PLUMBING UPSTAIRS (WASHROOM); REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE.
OBSERVED TWO BURNERS AND A LARGE POT IN BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AS EQUIPMENT OF THIS NATURE MUST BE PROPERLY VENTED AND LOCATED IN A FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
MAY 202014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
PRE-PACKAGED ICE CREAM CUPS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
LIGHT OUT IN BASEMENT BY UTILITY SINK. REPAIR SAME.
CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE. EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STOED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
MAR 262013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
THE TOPS OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS ARE DIRTY AND SOME OF THE FREEZERS HAVE A FROST BUILDUP, DEFROST AND CLEAN THE CHEST FREEZERS.
THE PRODUCT SINK FAUCET IS MISSING THE END FITTING, REPLACE THE FITTING SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
JUN 142012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOOR AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLED SUGAR.
REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
ORGANIZE REAR YARD AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
ALL PERSONS IN PREP AREA MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
MAR 302011FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS & POISON IN PREP AREA,TOILET ROOM VANITY & BASEMENT.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT & REAR DOORS,GARAGE DOORS.REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.
Inspector Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSES FROM ICE CREAM MACHINE & CONNECT TO CITY PLUMBING WITH WATER VALVES & BACKFLOW DEVICE.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT & STAIRS LEADING TO OUT SIDE BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR STAIRS LEADING TO OUTSIDE BASEMENT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES,WALL TILES,WALL TRIM,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES,MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.
MAR 232011FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWEL AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS & POISON IN PREP AREA,TOILET ROOM VANITY & BASEMENT.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT & REAR DOORS,GARAGE DOORS.REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.PROVIDE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSES FROM ICE CREAM MACHINE & CONNECT TO CITY PLUMBING WITH WATER VALVES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON SCREEN DOOR,DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER,CHEST FREEZERS,DAMAGED FAN GUARD COVER & INTERIOR PANEL IN 3- DOOR COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON SAME COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM HANDLES ON PALETAS MACHINE,DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.HOLE & DAMAGED DOORS ON TOILET ROOM & BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL CHEST FREEZERS,COOLERS,WINDOW SILLS,MOP SINK BASIN,STORAGE SHELVES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT & STAIRS LEADING TO OUT SIDE BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR STAIRS LEADING TO OUTSIDE BASEMENT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES,WALL TILES,WALL TRIM,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES,MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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.ALL CHEST FREEZERS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE & ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES IN WINDOW SILLS IN PREP ARE,OUTSIDE GARAGE AREA,BASEMENT STORAGE,STAIRS LEADING TO OUTSIDE BASEMENT.
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