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Paleteria Ideal Co

4223 W 59Th St, Chicago, IL 60629
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Nov 8, 2021
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Score
Low Risk

Paleteria Ideal Co has been inspected five times since 2012. Paleteria Ideal Co was last inspected on Nov 8, 2021. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Paleteria Ideal Co's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 8, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited four times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 8, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL NEAR UTLITY SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPOONS USED FOR ICE CREAM TOPPINGS LAYING DIRECTLY ON PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SPOONS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT HANDLES FROM TOUCHING PRODUCT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6"INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 10, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE NOR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CARPET ON FLOOR IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE CARPET AND MAINTAIN SURFACE A SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERFICATION ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Nov 4, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Oct 2, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED GOODS FOR SALE WITH OUT LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Jul 20, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paleteria Ideal Co last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paleteria Ideal Co on file is from Nov 8, 2021. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paleteria Ideal Co?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Paleteria Ideal Co.

Has Paleteria Ideal Co's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paleteria Ideal Co have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paleteria Ideal Co 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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