MAR 11
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA PALACIO.
YOUR CALL. 65/100
1700 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 11, 2025 · passed
7 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Feb 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
DEC 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE BUT, NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
DEC 142020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 14
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUN 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE REAR BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 142018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR ALONG FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AROUND BAR STOOLS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AREA. ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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MAY 202016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 20
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVES LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 312015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 31
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED A REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER (BOTH WITH FOOD INSIDE), DRY STORAGE, SINGLE AND MULTI-USE CONTAINERS IN THE ENCLOSED BACK PORCH COMMON AREA OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ALL ITEMS INTO THE LICENSED FACILITY TO PROTECT FROM THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED
OBSERVED PORK IMPROPERLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN A POT ON TABLETOP IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO THAW ALL FOODS OVER COLD RUNNING WATER OR IN THE REFRIGERTOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND 15 DROPPINGS BEHIND A JUKE BOX IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST HAVE SCREEN ON WINDOW IN WASHROOM, USED FOR VENTILATION, OR INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 132014FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 13
2014
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Previous minor violation(s) not Corrected from inspection report#1401416 dated:02/21/2014 serious violation 7-42-090. 38 PROVIDE ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. 05/21/2014. Must provide and maintain by 11/20/14.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Missing stoppers at the kitchen 3 compartment sink.Instructed to provide adequate sink stoppers and maintain.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Elevate stored articles in the basement at least 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning and maintain.
FEB 212014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 21
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. WINDOW UNABLE TO OPEN IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME OR PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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