Paleteria Lindo Michoacan
1733 W 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2153474
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 10, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Live pottery plants stored above ice cream display freezers , instructed to keep away from food storage.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED HOUSE MADE MULTI COLORED FRUIT/JELLO CUPS STORED IN FRONT PREP COOLER WITHOUT INGREDIENE LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 2, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE SMALL COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: HAM 48.0F, SLICED TOMATOES 44.5F, CHEESE 46.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 7 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $35.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED SMALL COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 56.0F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. COLD HOLDING UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE'S ALL GENDER BATHROOM.
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Serious
Priority
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Jan 27, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE ONE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF ICE CREAM FREEZERS . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 18, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING TILE NEXT TO THE CEILING VENTS; CLEAN TILE TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINAATION IN PUBLIC PLACES WITH DINE IN OPTION.
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Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 5, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED 10LBS. COOKED PORK AT 61.8F DATED 4/4/21 INSIDE OF PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 10LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR MILK BASE COOLER.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF COOLER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAININGS FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 6, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE CREAM CUP INSIDE THE DISPLAY FREEZER NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION(FREEZER BURN).
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR AND DIRTY IN THE CORNER WHERE PAINIS ARE MADE. MUST REPAIR FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE PREP COOLER, ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN SAME AREA.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 27, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 11, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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
Found approximately 20 small, black flies on walls, ceiling, and on shelves of basement dry storage area. Must clean and sanitize area; eliminate pest issue, and contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed excessive debris on floors of basement storage area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Oct 27, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 19, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM OFF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND EQUIPMENT, CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PAINT OR STAIN RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER STORAGE RACKS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, AND DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEXT TO DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Dec 19, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED MISSING DOOR HANDLE AT TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER HOLDING MILK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA MISSING END CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR OF DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 30, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE TOILET ROOM TO REMOVE DUST.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REROUTE DRAIN PIPE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK TO ANOTHER DRAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 10, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FRONT YOGURT COOLER FAN GUARD COVER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE FRONT/REAR PREP CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 21, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED OWN MADE JELLO, ICE CREAM SANDWICH AND CUT CAKE FOR SALE WITH OUT PROPER LABELING INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING IE. NAME, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS ETC.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 20, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 30, 2012 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 14, 2012 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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
OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED IN BASEMENT SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE. GAPS AT WALLBASE NOTED IN SAME. AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SEAL WALLBASE AND ANY HOLES NOTED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL/DATE ALL READY-TO-EAT AND OFFERED FOR SALE GELATINAS AND CAKES.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.