Paleteria El Sabor De Michoacan
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2010, Paleteria El Sabor De Michoacan has 15 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 6, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Paleteria El Sabor De Michoacan's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (CHEESECAKE, RICE PUDDING) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTS NEAR TOILET ROOM AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 23, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SIGN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL USED TO COVER SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED RUST ON TABLE BOTTOMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR TO BE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDER CHEST FREEZERS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY COVERED WITH HEAVY DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND RESIDUE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR LOCATED ACROSS FROM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND FRYERS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS DRYING IN THE BUCKET IN THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO PROPERLY DRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSEVERED TORN GASKETS ON THE REACH-IN COOLER BELOW COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 30, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CORN ON THE COBS ON COUNTER AT 57.2-61 F. PRODUCT DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES ARE HOLDING ALL TCS FOOD AT THE APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURES (41 AND BELOW FOR COLD). APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS $20 ( PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED). (COS)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: STILL OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090) (CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010) (CITATION ISSUED).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS. ( PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED).
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN COOKED CORN BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UTILIZED PROPER THAWING METHODS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABELING MISSING FROM FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER SUCH AS CHOCOLATE SYRUP AND SEASONING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER BE LABELED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CAN OPENERS CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMANGED AND BROKEN GASKETS IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD PIECE IN REAR BEHIND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR SEAL RAW WOOD.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL DOORS ARE SELF CLOSING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS FOUND DRYING IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DRY MOPS IN AN APPROPRIATE LOCATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR AREA FOUND CRACKED AND HEAVILY DAMANGED INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR. BASE COVING FOUND MISSING ALONG REAR WALL NEAR PREP SINK AND IN DINING ROOM AREA BEHIND ICE CREAM DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP IN OVEN VENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES DO NOT HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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May 3, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE PALETA MACHINE, SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE, AND STOVE LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA WITH RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE (100F-120F) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4/2/19 REPORT 2282420. MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Apr 2, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. 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 OR PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS IN 2 DOOR COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MUST LABEL ALL TCS FOODS WITH NAME AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS AND WASHBOWL SINKS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR IN PREP AREA DOES NOT SELF CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR RESTROOM DOOR IN PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Jul 28, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PALETAS, AND JELLO WITH IMPROPER LABELS FROM SISTER STORE, MANAGER STATES ALL PRODUCTS ARE MADE HERE BUT LABELS STATE 3320 W 55TH, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROBER LABELS FOR THEIR STORE 2456 W 47TH ST. AND NEED LABELS FOR FLAN, ICE CREAM SANDWICH, AND BABY PALETAS, CHOCOLATE COVERED BANANAS, BAGGED CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SMALL TASTING SPOONS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT (HANDLE UP).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR #10 CAN OPENER 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 CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 18, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Jul 30, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTE TO PROPERLY LABEL FLANS IN REACH IN COOLER, IN FRONT SEATING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONDENSATION FROM AIR CONDITIONING DUCT IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK, AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAGS IN SANITIZER WHILE NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED ONSITE. PROVIDED INFROMATION.
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Apr 15, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED CHIPS IN CONTAINER DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CHIP CONTAINERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING WITH SMALL LEAK. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SINK.
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Feb 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: COVING AT WALL BASE IN REAR NEXT TO TABLE IS IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND CLEAN WALL IN REAR NEAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Oct 30, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN OVER THE STOVE IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
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Oct 15, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: THE BACK DOOR HAS A ONE HALF INCH GAP AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020 INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING SO IT WILL BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS SONE DUST BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN OVER THE STOVE IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
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Aug 3, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOVE IN REAR. MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Jun 3, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.LABEL DESSERTS IN DISPLAY UNIT FOR SALE WITH (NAME.ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN VENTS ON REACH IN FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST PAINT WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL HOLES IN UPPER WALL IN PAPER STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER TABLE TOP DEEP FRYER THAT VENTS OUTSIDE OR REMOVE DEEP FRYER FROM PREMISES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paleteria El Sabor De Michoacan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paleteria El Sabor De Michoacan on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paleteria El Sabor De Michoacan?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Paleteria El Sabor De Michoacan.
Has Paleteria El Sabor De Michoacan's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Paleteria El Sabor De Michoacan have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Paleteria El Sabor De Michoacan 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 El Sabor De Michoacan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paleteria El Sabor De Michoacan is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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