La Pilluelita De Michoacan

3356 W 63Rd St, Chicago, IL 60629
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2022
55
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at La Pilluelita De Michoacan, the earliest from 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 20, 2022. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at La Pilluelita De Michoacan is from Jan 20, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 10 times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which La Pilluelita De Michoacan's 55 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2022
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST MAKE SIDE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AT SERVICE COUNTER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
64
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT ENTRY NOR INSIDE OF PUBLIC PLACE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
64
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR,OPENING AROUND PIPES AT FRONT WINDOWS.
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Jun 28, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF LABELING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jun 14, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE BUILD UP IN THE FRONT ICE CREAM FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THICK ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREEZERS.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THAT AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DAMAGED OR BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN/DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 4, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2213388 DATED 08/23/2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE FOLLOWING: -51. 5.202.11(B) NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND SAME. -51. 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE. -55. 6-201.11 STAINED CEILING TILES ON PREMISES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
5
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO GET AND WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE BUILD UP IN THE FRONT ICE CREAM FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THICK ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREEZERS.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THAT AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DAMAGED OR BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN/DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Aug 23, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11(A) NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDNG TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5.202.11(B) NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND SAME.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 STAINED CEILING TILES ON PREMISES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 26, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING 1 STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED SMALL FRYER IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
41
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIPPERWELL NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: UNKNOWN SOURCE FROM PALETAS ON SITE BEING OFFERED FOR SALE. ALL PRODUCTS OFFERED FOR SALE MUST BE FROM A KNOWN APPROVED SOURCE, LICENSED FACILITY, PROPERLY PACKAGED AND LABELED. VIOLATION 7-38-005B CRITICAL. ALL PRODUCT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. PRODUCT CAN NOT BE SOLD. 500 PALETAS OF DIFFERENT VARIETIES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Pilluelita De Michoacan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Pilluelita De Michoacan on file is from Jan 20, 2022. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Pilluelita De Michoacan?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at La Pilluelita De Michoacan.

Has La Pilluelita De Michoacan's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Pilluelita De Michoacan have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Pilluelita De Michoacan means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.