Paleteria Carrucel
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2023
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Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Paleteria Carrucel, the earliest from 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 16, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 16, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 14, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSEVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE EMPLOYEE WAHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 20, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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 BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MIUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jan 23, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 16, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS TO MEASURE ACCURATE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLE, UNDER THE REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING ROOM.
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Mar 21, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZERS
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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 IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND PALETA MACHINE AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,SINK STOPPER FOR FRONT 3- COMP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT SMALL BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO FOUND SYRUP PUMPS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, AND REAR LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DANAGED CEILING TILES, AND CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELDS. REATTACH THE WALL TILE THAT IS OFF THE WALL BEHIND REAR 3 COMP. SINK.
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Mar 5, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS OF DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES/GAP AROUND SMALL AIR CONDITIONER AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST SEAL GAP SURROUNDING SMALL AIR CONDITIONER UNIT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO GREASE TRAP FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS. FOUND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE LOOSE AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE GREASE TRAP FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS AND REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Sep 25, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 18, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND LITTER ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (IE MILK, NACHO CHEESE ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Mar 20, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABELS TO PREPARED FROZEN DESERTS THATS OFFERED FOR SALE, WITH THE SOURCE OF WHERE PRODUCT IN MADE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL AT HAND PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER CASE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paleteria Carrucel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paleteria Carrucel on file is from Mar 16, 2023. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paleteria Carrucel?
Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Paleteria Carrucel.
Has Paleteria Carrucel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paleteria Carrucel have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Paleteria Carrucel 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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