Las Palmas Restaurante

4959 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 24, 2021
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Score
Low Risk

Las Palmas Restaurante has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 24, 2021. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Las Palmas Restaurante since Aug 24, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Management, food employee and conditional employee” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Las Palmas Restaurante scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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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
Aug 24, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN AND SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Aug 19, 2021
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THE MIDDLE SINK IS FILLED AND DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY WITHOUT ANY WASTE WATER BACKUP. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN AND SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH AN ASTERISK OR STAR AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER THAT IS ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE STATEMENT "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED" WITH THE REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Palmas Restaurante last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Palmas Restaurante on file is from Aug 24, 2021. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Las Palmas Restaurante?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Las Palmas Restaurante.

Has Las Palmas Restaurante's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Las Palmas Restaurante have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Las Palmas Restaurante means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.