Paleteria La Bonita Michoacana #1

2812 1/2 W 55Th St, Chicago, IL 60632

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Paleteria La Bonita Michoacana #1 has been inspected three times since 2024. Paleteria La Bonita Michoacana #1 was last inspected on Dec 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “thermometers provided & accurate” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Paleteria La Bonita Michoacana #1's 78 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP SURFACE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (SCOOPS, TONGS AND KNIVES) STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR/COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Dec 17, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 12, 2024

License

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: FOOD PROTECTION NEEDED AT REAR PREP TABLE TO ENSURE SEPARATION FROM CUSTOMER AND NO CONTAMINATION OF FOOD FROM CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: HANDSINK NEEDED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paleteria La Bonita Michoacana #1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paleteria La Bonita Michoacana #1 on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paleteria La Bonita Michoacana #1?

Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Paleteria La Bonita Michoacana #1.

Has Paleteria La Bonita Michoacana #1's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Paleteria La Bonita Michoacana #1 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paleteria La Bonita Michoacana #1 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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