PALETERIA Y NEVERIA LAS PRIMAS, LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

3413 W 51ST ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

9 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 26

2026

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING ON LEFT SIDE OF SIDE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19: OBSERVED DOOR OF EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM SO THAT WASHROOM DOOR SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

JAN 14

2026

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING ON LEFT SIDE OF SIDE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION OF BEVERAGE CONTAINER OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 1/16/26 OBSERVED BEVERAGE CONTAINER STORED ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION ELIMINATED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED DOOR OF EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM SO THAT WASHROOM DOOR SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2616874 DATED 05/05/2025 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. UNUSED, NON-FUNCTIONAL SMALL ICE MACHINE ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 5

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNUSED, NON-FUNCTIONAL SMALL ICE MACHINE ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FRYER ON SITE WITHOUT VENTILATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COMMERCIAL VENTILATION OR REMPVE FRYER FOR PREMISES.

OCT 16

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 9

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT SAME AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

2 FRYERS AND FLAT TOP GRILL ON SITE WITHOUT VENTILATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COMMERCIAL VENTILATION OR REMOVE SAME EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES

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MAR 2

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 23

2022

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1.5LBS. SLICED TURKEY 50.7F.1.9LBS. SLICED HAM 50.0F.1.5LBS. SLICED HOT HEAD CHEESE 52.7F.3LBS. CUT LETTUCE 48.2F. 1LBS. SLICED TOMATO 55.2F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.8.9LBS.$30.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING VACCINATION CARDS IN RESTAURANT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 9

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK PLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON NEWLY INSTALLED ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME SO THAT IS EASILY LOCATED FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

APR 2

2021

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

UNKNOWN SOURCE FOR ICE CREAM AND PALETAS THAT WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE INSTD TO PROVIDE APPROVED SOURCE (BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND DOCUMENTATION THAT SOURCE IS APPROVED FROM STATE TO WHOLESALE). VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER (051-) FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICE COMPANY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIOERITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING SNEEZE GUARDS/PROPER BARRIER AT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO SEAL SAME SO AS TO BE A NON POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

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