MAR 23
2011
PASS · 0 violations
PALETERIA PELAYO, INC..
Chicago Health Dept
5120 W GRAND AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2011.
2 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Mar 2011.
Last inspected Mar 2011. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
7
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 14
2011
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
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. NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED PLUMBERS PUTTY/SILICONE AND RUST BUILD-UP IN BETWEEN SEAM/DIVIDER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX, MUST BE WELDED SMOOTHLY OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND DOOR FRAME IN FOOD PREP AREA.---------NOTED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE SHELF ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT WALL BEHIND MOPSINK.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL FREEZERS.
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