Paleteria La Monarca Michoacana

4458 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Apr 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 27, 2026

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE AND SMALL CONTAINERS OF CONDIMENTS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS HOLDING FOOD OR FOOD INGREDIENTS THAT ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGES WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. CORRECTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION LARGE AND SMALL CONTAINERS OF CONDIMENTS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE POTTED PLANTS STORED ON SHELF ABOVE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FRONT OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE PLANTS FROM SHELF ABOVE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE CREAM.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF DRINKS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING INTERIOR TOP NEAR LID OF FREEZER FOR ICE CREAM IN PREP AREA NEAR DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL LINING FROM INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER IN PREP AREA NEAR DIPPER WELL, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AT TOP INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR INSIDE BOTH FANS AND UNDERNEATH FANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM TOP INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR INSIDE BOTH FANS AND UNDERNEATH FANS AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED INSIDE BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

May 21, 2025

License

5 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NO SERVICE/UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE FOR OBTAINING AND DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR SELF CLOSING.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paleteria La Monarca Michoacana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paleteria La Monarca Michoacana on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Paleteria La Monarca Michoacana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paleteria La Monarca Michoacana have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paleteria La Monarca Michoacana 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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