MAR 5
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PALETERIA Y NEVERIA LINDO MICHOACAN.
YOUR CALL. 54/100
5245 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 5, 2026 · passed
3 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jan 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
APR 222025FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2025
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED SUCH AS COOKED RICE, COOKED BEANS, COOKED CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; THE SINK HAS A MINOR BACKUP WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED CAUSING WASTE WATER TO GET ON PREP FLOOR. ALSO FOUND LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER WAS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLE TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
APR 292024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 29
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
APR 222024FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 22
2024
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MINOR SLIME BUILD UP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED SUCH AS SHREDDED CHICKEN AND COOKED BEEF. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-20 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ESPECIALLY AROUND FURNACE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAY 172023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 17
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MINOR SLIME BUILD UP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ICE CREAM TOPPINGS WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT BEING USED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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JAN 202022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TILE FLOORING AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID PROOF OF TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES MUST BE KEPT IN SITE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS FOR EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED PER OSHA STANDARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WRITTEN RECORD.
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