JUL 13
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PALETERIAS MONARCA, CORP..
EAT. 81/100
6955 N CLARK ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 13, 2022 · passed
Passed all 12 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK SUGAR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR CONSTRUCTION PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE.
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.
MAY 272020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 27
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food(sugar etc) and food re-packed provide common name
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Condenser unit with ice build-up,instructed to repair issues and maintain
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
JUL 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
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.
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.
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APR 172017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
APR 252016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
MAY 272015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 27
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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
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
APR 182014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 18
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT GARAGE STORAGE AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS. (GLOVES, ETC.)
JAN 142013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAN SINK.
JUL 52011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 5
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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 COUNTERS AND ON THE SHELVES THROUGHOUT,INCLUDING SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.
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.
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 TO REMOVE TO REMOVE EMPLOYEES COATS HANGING ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN,AND STORE AWAY FROM FOOD PREP/SERVING AREAS.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT HAND WASH SINK IN THE TOILET.
JUL 72010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 7
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 tracks, shelving not clean need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean needs cleaning.
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 provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. light shields that were missing end caps shall be provided.
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 connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repair/replaced. exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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