PALETERIA Y NEVERIA LA MICHOACANA FRESA.

Chicago Health Dept

5958 S PULASKI RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

6 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Jun 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
22
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 1
2026
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA TO BE CRACKED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAY 16
2025
PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF KNIVES AND SCISSORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN REAR OF FACILITY NEAR THE FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" FROM THE FLOOR.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 OBSERVED LIGHTBULBS OUT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 9
2025
FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH NO CURRENT REPORTS FOR 2025. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STROE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF KNIVES AND SCISSORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN REAR OF FACILITY NEAR THE FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" FROM THE FLOOR.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTBULBS OUT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NOV 20
2024
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

CONDIMENT/TOPPINGS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

MAY 23
2019
PASS · 0 violations
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MAY 16
2019
FAIL 1 violation
Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

THE EQUIPMENT USED TO MAKE THE PALETAS NOT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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