Mini Palapita
Last inspected: Mar 29, 2017
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The health department has logged eight inspections at Mini Palapita, the earliest from 2014. Mini Palapita was last inspected on Mar 29, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Mini Palapita is from Mar 29, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 29, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 21, 2017
Routine
9 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: FOUND OVER 20 (RODENT) MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORENRS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO FOUND 4 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING-UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INTO 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA VERY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LOOSE/TORN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.---------NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST PROPERLY PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS OR MAGNETIC KNIFE STORAGE BAR.--------MUST REPLACE OR REFINISHED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, GRILL, MICROWAVE OVEN ETC), EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST SEAL GAP/OPENINGS ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE FRONT/REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.--------INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Aug 18, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout- under and around all equipment and along walls in both front and rear prep. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed missing coving throughout facility in both front and rear prep areas. Instructed facility to install and maintain.
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Jul 27, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout- under and around all equipment and along walls in both front and rear prep. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed missing coving throughout facility in both front and rear prep areas. Instructed facility to install and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed dust on the ceilings around the vents. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jul 18, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed the front prep, 3 door cooler at an improper temperature of 56.7f. Tagged machine held for inspection by CDPH-do not use. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain all refrigeration units at 40f or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed $100 of food at an improper temperature in the front prep 3 door cooler- 3lbs of beef at 48.0f, 1lb of pork at 56.3f, 2lbs of chicken at 54.4f, 0.5lb of rice at 49.5f, 5lbs of cheese at 58.7f, 5lbs of sour cream at 55.8f, 4.5lbs of guacamole at 49.9f, 2lbs of chorizo at 48.3f, and 2lbs of eggs at 46.1f. Operator discarded all food items. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Observed the lid of the grease trap to seep water out when water is released from a compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so grease trap does not seep or leak water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout- under and around all equipment and along walls in both front and rear prep. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed missing coving throughout facility in both front and rear prep areas. Instructed facility to install and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed dust on the ceilings around the vents. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Apr 20, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE DOORS PREP COOLER AT NORTH SIDE OF THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH EXCESS WATER INSIDE ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.SAME COOLER DOOR THE BY WALL HINGE BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.OBSERVED METAL SPATULA STORED BETWEEN THE CUTTING BOARD AND SHELF,ALSO COOLING WATER BOTTLE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PIPE,INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS MENTIONED TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION. FOUND COOKED FOOD(RICE) STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAG,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH LID. ALUMINUM FOILS AND CARDBOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TOO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNUSED DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT SMOOTH,UNEVEN,UNABLE TO CLEAN.MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NO WALL PROVIDED BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA,ALSO OBSERVED WHITE CARDBOARDS ON WALL UNDER THE WASH BOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM INSTEAD OF DRY WALL WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE,MUST PROVIDE SAID WALLS
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDED ON PREMISES.IT WAS WRITING UNDER COMMENT ON 9-16-15,REPORT #1424500.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Sep 19, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS/CRACKS AND CREVICES BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER AND WALL AT FRONT PREP AREA AND AT WALL TILES ADJACENT TO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL GAPS, CRACKS/CREVICES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT BULB END CAPS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE END CAPS OR LIGHT COVERS FOR ALL CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Sep 16, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER/DIRT BACKING UP INTO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON, WHEN WATER IS OFF SAID WATER/DIRT WILL DRAIN INTO SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS/CRACKS AND CREVICES BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER AND WALL AT FRONT PREP AREA AND AT WALL TILES ADJACENT TO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL GAPS, CRACKS/CREVICES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT BULB END CAPS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE END CAPS OR LIGHT COVERS FOR ALL CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mini Palapita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mini Palapita on file is from Mar 29, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mini Palapita?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mini Palapita.
Has Mini Palapita's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mini Palapita have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mini Palapita means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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