JAN 26
2026
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PALETERIA Y NEVERIA LAS PRIMAS, LLC.
YOUR CALL. 51/100
3413 W 51ST ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 26, 2026 · passed
6 of 9 inspections passed, 3 failed. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Apr 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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 142026FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 14
2026
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING ON LEFT SIDE OF SIDE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
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.
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 52025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 5
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNUSED, NON-FUNCTIONAL SMALL ICE MACHINE ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FRYER ON SITE WITHOUT VENTILATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COMMERCIAL VENTILATION OR REMPVE FRYER FOR PREMISES.
OCT 162024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 16
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 92023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 9
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT SAME AND MAINTAIN
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 22022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 232022FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2022
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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)
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING VACCINATION CARDS IN RESTAURANT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 92021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 9
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 22021FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 2
2021
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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)
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
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
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →