Paleteria La Michoacana on 35th Street

1850 W 35Th St, Chicago, IL 60609
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2020
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Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Paleteria La Michoacana on 35th Street is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 15, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 15, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Management, food employee and conditional employee” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Paleteria La Michoacana on 35th Street squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jul 15, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE CUSTOMERS AND STAFF.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jun 12, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SNEEZE GUARD/BARRIER AT FRONT PREP AREA WHERE ICE CREAM IS SERVED TO CUSTOMERS, AND PROVIDE A BARRIER AT REAR PREP AREA ENTRANCE ACROSS FROM WASHROOM USED BY CUSTOMERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT OR TEST STRIPS AT 3-COMP SINK OF REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS OR CLEAN-UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK PROPERLY EQUIPPED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEES USE AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE PRIOR TO APPROVAL FOR RETAIL FOOD LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING COVING WITH GAPS ALONG WALL OF FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE COVING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT PIPES UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE CUSTOMERS AND STAFF.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paleteria La Michoacana on 35th Street last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paleteria La Michoacana on 35th Street on file is from Jul 15, 2020. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paleteria La Michoacana on 35th Street?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Paleteria La Michoacana on 35th Street.

Has Paleteria La Michoacana on 35th Street's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Paleteria La Michoacana on 35th Street have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paleteria La Michoacana on 35th Street means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.