DEC 2
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PALETERIA OSO POLAR, INC.
BEAT. 35/100
5633 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 2, 2019 · passed
Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Aug 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
NOV 152019FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2019
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (CORN AT 152.1F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AND AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT WASH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND IN BOTH WASH ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE FRONT WASH ROOM WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION ON 12/18/18. PREMISES HAD THE 2017 REPORT POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 182018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
AUG 212017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 21
2017
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1932699 6/14/16 NOT CORRECTED #30-OBSERVED PALETAS NOT PROPELY LABELED.#33-OBSERVED SEVERAL BOX FREEZERS FRONT AND REAR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE.INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.#35-OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA OVER THE FIRST TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.#45-OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,COPY OF IDPH FOOD HANDLERS INFO GIVEN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT DOOR WAY LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL UNDER REAR 3- COMP SINK AND STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED .
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JUN 142016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED THE PALETAS NOT PROPERLY LABELED/ NO LABELS ON PRE-PACKAGED GOODS, ICECREAM, AND CHIPS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SEVERAL BOX FREEZERS FRONT AND REAR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA OVER THE FIRST TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPALCE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH OUT THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
JUL 282015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 28
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPLACE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AT PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 82014PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 8
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED 3 MALE EMPLOYEES IN REAR PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING AND PACKAGING PALETAS,THEY WENT AND PUT ON HAIR NETS AND THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND CONTINUED TO HANDLE AND PACKAGE FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER TOUCHING HAIR WHILE PUTTING ON HAIR NETS AND MANAGER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT ALSO AND HANDLED A MOP WITH GLOVES ON AND THEN HANDLED A WOODEN STICK THAT SHE INSERTED INTO A COB OF CORN,WITHOUT TAKING OFF CONTAMINATED GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES AND WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010a).
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO SOAP AND TOWELS AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND NO TOWELS AT REAR HAND SINK AND NO TOWELS AND SOAP IN FRONT TOILET ROOM AND NO TOWELS AT REAR TOILET ROOM HAND SINK ALSO FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A SCRUBBER,BOWL AND SPONGE INSIDE OF SINK BASIN.MANAGER HAD TO GO TO STORE DURING INSPECTION TO PURCHASE PAPER TOWELS FOR ALL SINKS.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE CUT FRUITS IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON PALETAS & OTHER DESSERT WITH INFO GIVEN
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN USED & UNUSED COOLERS,WINDOW SILLS.MUST DEFROST SOME ICE CREAM FREEZERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND FREEZERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM,DINING AREA,PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN 1ST TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA & REAR PREP AREA,EXTERIOR BRICKS MISSING AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS
MAY 272014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 27
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL & DATE CUT FRUITS IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON PALETAS & OTHER DESSERT WITH INFO GIVEN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN USED & UNUSED COOLERS,WINDOW SILLS.MUST DEFROST SOME ICE CREAM FREEZERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND FREEZERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM,DINING AREA,PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN 1ST TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA & REAR PREP AREA,EXTERIOR BRICKS MISSING AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS.
APR 42013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 4
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR CHEST FREEZER DOORS AT REAR PREP AREA KITCHEN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE FRONT AREA OF STORE, AND REMOVE/REPAINT CHIPPING PAINT REAR BATHROOM
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT FRONT BATHROOM DOOR
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL AT HAND PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER AND PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA,
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
MUST RESTRICT UN-AUTHORIZE PERSONNEL FROM ENTERING PREP AREA
AUG 52011FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2011
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN REAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND BOILER ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR AND FRONT AREA AND IN WASHROOM.---------MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AROUND PIPE UNDER MOPSINK AND INSIDE WASHROOM CABINET.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE BOX CONNECTED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--------MUST FIX BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE 2 WASHROOM OR REPLACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS FOR PROPER STORAGE.
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