JUN 5
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PALETERIA LINDO MICHOACAN.
YOUR CALL. 74/100
1733 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 5, 2025 · passed
13 of 18 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
13 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since May 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED HOUSE MADE MULTI COLORED FRUIT/JELLO CUPS STORED IN FRONT PREP COOLER WITHOUT INGREDIENE LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 22024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 2
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE SMALL COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: HAM 48.0F, SLICED TOMATOES 44.5F, CHEESE 46.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 7 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $35.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED SMALL COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 56.0F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. COLD HOLDING UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE'S ALL GENDER BATHROOM.
JAN 272023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 27
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE ONE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF ICE CREAM FREEZERS . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FEB 182022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 18
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING TILE NEXT TO THE CEILING VENTS; CLEAN TILE TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINAATION IN PUBLIC PLACES WITH DINE IN OPTION.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
APR 52021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED 10LBS. COOKED PORK AT 61.8F DATED 4/4/21 INSIDE OF PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 10LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR MILK BASE COOLER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAININGS FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.
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NOV 62019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 6
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE CREAM CUP INSIDE THE DISPLAY FREEZER NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION(FREEZER BURN).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR AND DIRTY IN THE CORNER WHERE PAINIS ARE MADE. MUST REPAIR FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE PREP COOLER, ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN SAME AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
JUN 112018FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2018
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Found approximately 20 small, black flies on walls, ceiling, and on shelves of basement dry storage area. Must clean and sanitize area; eliminate pest issue, and contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed excessive debris on floors of basement storage area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
OCT 192017FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2017
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM OFF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND EQUIPMENT, CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PAINT OR STAIN RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER STORAGE RACKS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, AND DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEXT TO DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
DEC 192016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 19
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED MISSING DOOR HANDLE AT TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER HOLDING MILK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA MISSING END CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 212016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 21
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR OF DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS.
MAR 302015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 30
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE TOILET ROOM TO REMOVE DUST.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REROUTE DRAIN PIPE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK TO ANOTHER DRAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
NOV 102014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 10
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FRONT YOGURT COOLER FAN GUARD COVER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE FRONT/REAR PREP CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FEB 212014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 21
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED OWN MADE JELLO, ICE CREAM SANDWICH AND CUT CAKE FOR SALE WITH OUT PROPER LABELING INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING IE. NAME, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS ETC.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER.
MAY 142012FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 14
2012
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED IN BASEMENT SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE. GAPS AT WALLBASE NOTED IN SAME. AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SEAL WALLBASE AND ANY HOLES NOTED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL/DATE ALL READY-TO-EAT AND OFFERED FOR SALE GELATINAS AND CAKES.
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