Paleteria Ayutla
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Paleteria Ayutla six times, with records going back to 2014. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Paleteria Ayutla's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS IN RESTROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL NEAR STAIRS IN FRONT LEADING DOWN TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REQUIRE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Apr 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO PREVIOUS LOGBOOK FOR REVIEW OF PEST INSPECTIONS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ACQUIRE LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OBTAIN INSPECTION REPORT ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS IN RESTROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL NEAR STAIRS IN FRONT LEADING DOWN TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REQUIRE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT WASHROOM SINK TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2019
Routine
3 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Mar 8, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES MAKES ICE CREAM BARS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Jun 2, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. SEAL, PAINT OR REMOVE RAW WOOD. ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE NON POUROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 3, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER. RESTORE WOOD TO A FINISHED SURFACE THAT IS WASHABLE, CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN REAR STAIRWELL INSTRUCTED TO ABATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY 1 STOPPER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTALL PROPER SHELVING IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE CREAM COOLER ON ENCLOSED REAR PORCH. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ICE CREAM COOLER INSIDE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paleteria Ayutla last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paleteria Ayutla on file is from Apr 8, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paleteria Ayutla?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paleteria Ayutla.
Has Paleteria Ayutla's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paleteria Ayutla have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Paleteria Ayutla means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Paleteria Ayutla inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paleteria Ayutla is inspected about once every two years on average.
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