Mi Palmar

5046 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 7, 2014
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Mi Palmar. The most recent report on file is from May 7, 2014. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Mi Palmar's record stops at May 7, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to nine violations.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mi Palmar trails the local norm. 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
May 7, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS FOR SALE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SEATS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT PREP HAND SINK NEXT TO STEAM TABLE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,FRYER,GRILL TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND PIZZA OVEN & NEAR BASEMENT DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALL VENT & CEILING FAN IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL LOWER WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA & LOOSE WALLBASE IN BETWEEN PIPES IN HALLWAY OF REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED THRESHOLD AT FRONT & REAR DOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THREADS FROM FAUCET AT MOP SINK or PROVIDE A HOSE BIB.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK,VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Dec 16, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND/OR REPIANT CEILING. GAP NOTED ALONG WALLBASE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVING TO SEAL GAP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING UNDER EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING BULB. END CAPS NOT PROVIDED ON BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS AND REPLACE WORN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THEMOMETER NOT PROVIDED IN FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMTER CONSPICUOUS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mi Palmar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mi Palmar on file is from May 7, 2014. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mi Palmar?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mi Palmar.

Has Mi Palmar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mi Palmar have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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