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Paleteria Juarez

2215 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County

64cited violations
2serious tier
17inspections
21tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2084415
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025110
2024120
2023250
2022100
2019140
20182181
2016140
2015140
2014130
2013120
2012140
20113151

Inspections

  1. Apr 3, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS.

  2. Jun 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT AREA (COOLERS, CLEANERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

  3. Oct 28, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  4. Jun 21, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND LARGE STAND MIXER(CONTAINERS, LIDS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Jun 14, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE (CERTIFICATE ON SITE EXPIRED 2/2023). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN SANITATION TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILTIY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO MIXER, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE, IN BASEMENT UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND LARGE STAND MIXER(CONTAINERS, LIDS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Sep 30, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Apr 23, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      MISSING SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      SEE VIOLATION 60.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SEE VIOLATION 60

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7/16/18 REPORT 2184647 NOT CORRECTED: 57 2-102.13: All FOOD HANDLERS shall complete a food handler’s training required by the State of Illinois, in accordance with Public Act 098-0566. OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. - 58 PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. - PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  8. Jul 23, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Inspector Comments: 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

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A NEW PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK TO CONTINUE PREPPING.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ICE CREAM REPACKAGED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE FOR INDIVIDUAL SELL NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE LABELED WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACAKGING

    • Severity not stated

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

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

  9. Jul 16, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED 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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED A NEW PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK TO CONTINUE PREPPING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED ICE CREAM REPACKAGED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE FOR INDIVIDUAL SELL NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE LABELED WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACAKGING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED LIVE ANT ACTIVITY, SMALL FLYS AND APPX. 125 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, BEHIND FOOD EQUIPMENT, AROUND MOTOR OF DEEP FREEZER UNIT, UTENSIL STORAGE ROOM, BASEMENT AND FLOOR BOARDS THROUGHOUT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT COULD BE A POSSIBLE SOURCE. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/23/18. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS.

    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE AND SEWAGE WATER DISPOSAL FROM OVERHEAD WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED SOAP, WATER, AND FOOD DEBRIS LEAKING HEAVILY OUT OF PIPES IN BASEMENT THAT IS DISCARDED FROM 3-COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED. FOOD HANDLER FIXED LEAK DURING INSPECTION. MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  10. Jun 6, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, SEE BELOW, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STAINED CEILING TILE IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAKING PIPES UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, IDPH’S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED,

  11. Mar 17, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LOOSE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER ON THE SELLING FLOOR ON THE EAST WALL; REATTACH COVING. OBSERVED SOME MISSING CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT NEAR UTILITY SINK; REPLACE WHEN WORK COMPLETED TO LEAKING PIPE (SEE VIO #38).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN REAR OF BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAKING FROM ONE PIPE IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH THE UTILITY SINK. PIPE IS CONNECTED TO PLUMBING UPSTAIRS (WASHROOM); REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TWO BURNERS AND A LARGE POT IN BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AS EQUIPMENT OF THIS NATURE MUST BE PROPERLY VENTED AND LOCATED IN A FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

  12. May 20, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      PRE-PACKAGED ICE CREAM CUPS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT OUT IN BASEMENT BY UTILITY SINK. REPAIR SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE. EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STOED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

  13. Mar 26, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE TOPS OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS ARE DIRTY AND SOME OF THE FREEZERS HAVE A FROST BUILDUP, DEFROST AND CLEAN THE CHEST FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE PRODUCT SINK FAUCET IS MISSING THE END FITTING, REPLACE THE FITTING SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

  14. Jun 14, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLED SUGAR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ORGANIZE REAR YARD AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      ALL PERSONS IN PREP AREA MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  15. Apr 5, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Mar 30, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      Inspector Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS & POISON IN PREP AREA,TOILET ROOM VANITY & BASEMENT.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT & REAR DOORS,GARAGE DOORS.REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      Inspector Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSES FROM ICE CREAM MACHINE & CONNECT TO CITY PLUMBING WITH WATER VALVES & BACKFLOW DEVICE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT & STAIRS LEADING TO OUT SIDE BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR STAIRS LEADING TO OUTSIDE BASEMENT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES,WALL TILES,WALL TRIM,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES,MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.

  17. Mar 23, 2011 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWEL AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS & POISON IN PREP AREA,TOILET ROOM VANITY & BASEMENT.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT & REAR DOORS,GARAGE DOORS.REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.PROVIDE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSES FROM ICE CREAM MACHINE & CONNECT TO CITY PLUMBING WITH WATER VALVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON SCREEN DOOR,DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER,CHEST FREEZERS,DAMAGED FAN GUARD COVER & INTERIOR PANEL IN 3- DOOR COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON SAME COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM HANDLES ON PALETAS MACHINE,DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.HOLE & DAMAGED DOORS ON TOILET ROOM & BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.MUST CLEAN ALL CHEST FREEZERS,COOLERS,WINDOW SILLS,MOP SINK BASIN,STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT & STAIRS LEADING TO OUT SIDE BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR STAIRS LEADING TO OUTSIDE BASEMENT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES,WALL TILES,WALL TRIM,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES,MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL CHEST FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE & ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES IN WINDOW SILLS IN PREP ARE,OUTSIDE GARAGE AREA,BASEMENT STORAGE,STAIRS LEADING TO OUTSIDE BASEMENT.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.