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Paleterias Monarca, Corp.

6955 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626 · Rogers Park · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
81/100

Clean record — passed all 12 inspections

Inspections
12
9 passed
Last Inspected
2022-07-13
Pass Rate
75%
0 failures
Score
81/100
EAT
12 consecutive passes, most recently 2022-07-13
No failures across all 12 inspections on record
Employee Hygiene issues found across 4 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 2 inspections
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Sanitation minor 19×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2022-07-13 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK SUGAR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR CONSTRUCTION PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES SWITCHED AT THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SWITCH TO REFLECT THE HOT HANDLE "H" FOR HOT WATER AND COLD HANDLE "C" FOR COLD WATER.

2021-11-19 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2020-05-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Observed front serving area of ready to eat food: ice, and scooped ice cream is served also money is handled. Must install hand washing sink at said area. Provide soap and paper towel. Priority foundation: 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-06-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Observed front serving area of ready to eat food :ice,and scooped ice cream is served also money is handled.Must install hand washing sink at said area. provide soap and paper towel priority foundation:7-38-030(c),No citation issued

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food(sugar etc) and food re-packed provide common name

minor Sanitation

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

Condenser unit with ice build-up,instructed to repair issues and maintain

minor Sanitation

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

Milk crates used for elevation inside the walk-in cooler ,must remove provide raised shelves

2018-07-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE BUILT UP ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE FROZEN CONDENSATE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FREEZER.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

2017-04-17 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED LIME STAINS ON SHELVING UNDER DISH TABBLE. SHELVING UNDER PALETERIA FLAVORINGS IN BASEMENT NEED CLEANING. EXTERIOR OF HARD BATCH ICE CREAM MACHINE AND ICE MACINE NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN THE ABOVE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NOTED TAPE RESIDUE ON WALL AT ICE CREAM SELLING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. NOTED OPENING IN CEILING AT THE HOTLINE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2016-04-25 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON LARGE AND SMALL WALK IN FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, EXCESSIVE RUST ON RACKS IN LARGE WALK IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO RACKS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DRY FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE SMALL WALK IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AMD MAINTAIN.

2015-05-27 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DUST ON FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED TWO MOTORCYCLES STORED INSIDE THE GARAGE WERE CHEST FREEZER WITH PALETAS ARE STORED INSIDE THE UNITS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOTORCYCLES

2014-04-18 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT GARAGE STORAGE AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

minor Employee Hygiene

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS. (GLOVES, ETC.)

2013-01-14 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAN SINK.

2011-07-05 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON COUNT...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON 3COMP.SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,CAN OPENER BLADE,AND INSIDE TOP OF MICROWAVE OVEN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED T...

minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

2010-07-07 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler door track...

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

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