JUN 8
2026
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF MINOR REPAIR. SMALL HOLE THAT IS IN NEED OF SEALING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
PALETERIA LOS MAGOS.
Chicago Health Dept
1700 W 19TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).
6 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jun 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
22
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 15
2025
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP AND MAKE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. MAINTAIN SAME.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CLEAN IN PLACE (CIP) PROCEDURE ON SITE DETAILING HOW THE ICE CREAM MACHINE IS PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO DOCUMENT PROCEDURE AND MAKE IT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
REACH IN FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREEZERS.
JUN 17
2024
PASS 1 violation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15 OBSERVED A WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED FOR THE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF THE ICE CREAM MACHINE (CIP EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 11
2024
FAIL 12 violations 5 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA INCIDENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM; AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, THE HOT WATER WAS ONLY MEASURING 77F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED NO LABELS THAT CONTAIN INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE PREPACKAGED SLICED FRUIT FOR SALE IN CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR BY THE CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OPEN WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE SCREEN TO PROTECT FROM THE ENTRY OF PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SCREENING OR MAINTAIN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR CLOSED. THE MANAGER CLOSED THE DOOR DURING THE INSPECTION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.13 OBSERVED AN ADEQUATE DRAIN BOARD IS NEEDED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15 OBSERVED A WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED FOR THE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF THE ICE CREAM MACHINE (CIP EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVES THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
JUN 19
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED SOME PALETAS IMPROPERLY LABELLED WITH AN INCORRECT ADDRESS ON THEM FROM THE PRIOR ADDRESS OF THE COMPANY (1700 W. CULLERTON). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL LABELS MUST MATCH THE ADDRESS OF THE MANUFACTURER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR THE WALL AND DOOR FRAME TO THE ADJACENT APARTMENT ENTRANCE.
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AUG 16
2016
PASS 2 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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