3 Abejas — Paleteria Y Neveria

2747 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 23, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, 3 Abejas — Paleteria Y Neveria has six inspections on file, the first dated 2013. 3 Abejas — Paleteria Y Neveria was last inspected on Jun 23, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for 3 Abejas — Paleteria Y Neveria dates to Jun 23, 2016.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Food in original container, properly labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; 3 Abejas — Paleteria Y Neveria is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Jun 23, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ON THE CEILING LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS AND WATER TRAY INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE SHELF NEAR ICE CREAM MAKER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Feb 24, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND CORN, BEEF, TAMALES, AND PORK THAT WAS PREPARED IN OWNER'S HOUSE, AS STATED BY OWNER. ADVISED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE PREPARED ON SITE AND/OR PURCHASED FROM AN APPROVED FOOD SOURCE. OWNER DISCARDED ALL FOOD PREPARED OFF SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOOD DISCARDED WAS APPROXIMATELY 20 POUNDS WITH A COMBINED VALUE OF $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. ADVISED THAT ALL FOOD MUST HAVE ORIGINAL LABELS INTACT OR, IF PREPARED ON SITE, TO LABEL ALL FOOD AFTER PREPARATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ADVISED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE HANDSINK AND ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STOVE AND DEEP FRYER ON PREMISES WITH NO VENTILATION SYSTEM IN PLACE. ADVISED THAT COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST HAVE PROPER VENTILATION SYSTEMS IN PLACE AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED DIPPER WELL WITH SMALL DRAIN THAT WAS PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTED BY FOOD PARTICLES. ADVISED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WITH A BIGGER DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER OUTSIDE REAR ENTRANCE OF BUILDING. ADVISED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR MOP SINK. ADVISED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 20, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 18, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A LIGHT SHEILD FOR LIGHTS IN STORAGE ROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL AT FREEZER WHICH WILL STORE HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM FOR SCOOPS TO AN ADEQUATE WATER SOURCE FOR A CONSTANT FLOW OF WATER TO SANITIZE SCOOPS. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 3 Abejas — Paleteria Y Neveria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 3 Abejas — Paleteria Y Neveria on file is from Jun 23, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 3 Abejas — Paleteria Y Neveria?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 3 Abejas — Paleteria Y Neveria.

Has 3 Abejas — Paleteria Y Neveria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 3 Abejas — Paleteria Y Neveria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 3 Abejas — Paleteria Y Neveria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.