Paleteria La Ceiba

5858 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Feb 1, 2019

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only one inspection for Paleteria La Ceiba. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 1, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Paleteria La Ceiba's record stops at Feb 1, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Paleteria La Ceiba trails the local norm.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 1, 2019

License

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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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.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: A DIPPER WELL MUST BE INSTALLED FOR HAND SCOOPED ICE CREAM.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLAT PIECES OF FOAMULAR INSULATION PLACED IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE A CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE IN THE WASHROOM DOOR.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NO EXHAUST FAN PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NO LIGHT PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paleteria La Ceiba last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paleteria La Ceiba on file is from Feb 1, 2019. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Paleteria La Ceiba?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Paleteria La Ceiba.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Paleteria La Ceiba means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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