MAR 28
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PALETERIA LA PLAZA CORP.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
3046 N CICERO AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 28, 2025 · passed
12 of 18 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jul 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 192024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2024
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ASSORTED CUT FRUITS BEING STROED IN T-SHIRT BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR HANDSINK, SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE PREP/ AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
MAY 22023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 2
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE NORTH SIDE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED FOR THE NORTH SIDE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2567625 ON 11/28/22 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED THREE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 282022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 28
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THREE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.
NOV 222021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE (TCS FOODS) (CORN,CUT MELON,YOGURTS ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED/SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE HANDLING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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JAN 312020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 31
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND 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
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOUND FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARE FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS ETC THAT ARE STORED UNDER PREP TABLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR PREP/3 COMP SINK AREAS AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN FURNACE ROOM DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 162018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 16
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AROUND FRONT PREP AREA.
MAR 312017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 31
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR INSIDE THE SMALL FURNACE ROOM WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DURING INSPECTION. FLOOR IS NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE SERVING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING END CAPS ON SOME OF THE LIGHT BULBS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS OR REPLACE THE LIGHT BULBS TO SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.
MAR 32016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 3
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE ON 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 22015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 2
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SOME PEELING PAINT AT THE WALL OF THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO MOP SINK AREA. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ABOVE BOX FREEZERS.
MAR 202015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 20
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING.MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
MAR 132015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 13
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. NO PAPER TOWELS AT MIDDLE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. NO SOAP IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. SINK BLOCKED BY SNOWBLOWER, BOXES OF CHIPS AND A LATTER. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, MADE SINK ACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 10-9-14 NOT CORRECTED. #38-FOUND UN-VENTED OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION (KITCHEN HOOD) OR REMOVE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF AN ELECTRICAL LOAD OF NO GREATER THAN OF 7500 WATTS (7.5 KW).SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREPARED READY TO EAT ICE CREAM BARS IN REAR FREEZER STORAGE MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN EACH USE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING.MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
OCT 92014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 9
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND UNVENTED OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION (KITCHEN HOOD) OR REMOVE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF AN ELECTRICAL LOAD OF NO GREATER THAN OF 7500 WATTS (7.5 KW).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
APR 102014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 10
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED MILK CRATES IS USED AS A STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT (2) TOILET ROOM DOORS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA.
JUL 82013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 8
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOOD CONTAINERS IN REACH IN COOLER NOT LABELED NOR DATED. MUAT LABEL FOOD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN UPRIGHT FREEZER.
JUL 62011FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 6
2011
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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 PROPERLY SEAL DOORS GOING TO THE BASEMENT
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. FLOOR IN BASEMENT VERY DIRTY.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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. ALL UNNECESSARY MATERIALS IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED,MUST ORGANIZE
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