Paleteria Alex
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, Paleteria Alex has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 25, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Paleteria Alex's record stops at Feb 25, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “premises maintained free of litter”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Paleteria Alex trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Feb 25, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED CHICHARRONES NOT LABELED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL ON THE CHICHARRONES WITH ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION PRESENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jan 12, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE CREAM MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT IN CLEAN CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN CLEAN AND GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AT BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. 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: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS, ACCUMULATED DUST AND EMPTY CAN ON FLOOR UNDER THE MOP SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS/CLUTTERS SUCH AS A BLANKET AND CARDBOARD BOXES STORED INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WORN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 20, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON PALETAS THAT ARE PREPARED ON PREMISES WITH PROPER INFO(NAME,ADDRESS,INGREDIENTS,WEIGHT).MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA .
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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 FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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 FROM VENTS IN TOILETROOM..MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN DINING AREA.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM ON TOP OF PALETA MACHINE.
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May 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE, WITH NO LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED/EXCESSIVE ICE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REMOVE ICE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, AND FRONT BOX FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR YARD, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Sep 17, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK WITH ATTACHED HOSE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH OUT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 2, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 26, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR YARD WITH MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER SUCH AS TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS,FREEZER,RACKS,ROLLING CARTS,GLASS BLOCKS ETC.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINKS NEXT TO PREP TABLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CAULK OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS 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 PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paleteria Alex last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paleteria Alex on file is from Feb 25, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paleteria Alex?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Paleteria Alex.
Has Paleteria Alex's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paleteria Alex have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Paleteria Alex means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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