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Paleteria La Tradicion Demichoacan

3211 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2018
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2014, Paleteria La Tradicion Demichoacan has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Paleteria La Tradicion Demichoacan's record stops at Jan 9, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Paleteria La Tradicion Demichoacan scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS OR MAGNETIC STRIPS FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE (NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PAPER TOWEL HOLDER AND WALLS).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES AND STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BASEBOARD WITH GAP/OPENING BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER (NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Apr 21, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN,REMOVE DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE DINING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL HOLES ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE WINDOWS IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES,ETC. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 4, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found several bulk food/dry storage items without proper label. Must label bulk food containers with name (and all potentially hazardous foods must be labeled with name and date).
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Operator wearing open toed shoes. Instructed must wear closed toed shoes at all times.
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May 4, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods being prepared (corn, nachos, etc). Instructed must have a certified food manager on site at all times. serious violation 7-38-012.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found leak in pipe under 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: No food handler certificates on site. Instructed all employees who handle food, must have food handler certificate on site.
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86
Nov 24, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
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May 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED, READY TO EAT PRODUCTS FOR SALE IN TO GO DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING ON THE LEFT SIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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86
Oct 31, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD DOOR (BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR PREP) IN PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paleteria La Tradicion Demichoacan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paleteria La Tradicion Demichoacan on file is from Jan 9, 2018. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paleteria La Tradicion Demichoacan?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Paleteria La Tradicion Demichoacan.

Has Paleteria La Tradicion Demichoacan's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paleteria La Tradicion Demichoacan have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paleteria La Tradicion Demichoacan 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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