Paleteria Lindo Michoacan 2

5246 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2018
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Score
High Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Paleteria Lindo Michoacan 2 stretching back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 24, 2018. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Note that Paleteria Lindo Michoacan 2's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 24, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

Across the inspection history, “premises maintained free of litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Paleteria Lindo Michoacan 2's 50 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11: MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS (EX YOGURT DRINKS, TAMALES, HOTDOGS, DELI MEAT). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12(F): OBSERVED FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11(A)(2): OBSERVED BREAD BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK AND THE ICE CREAM MACHINE WATER LINE FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE BASE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO THE COOLER. MUST REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN COVER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 30, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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Nov 28, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 1 DOOR 3M COOLER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F, IN REAR PREP AREA. TAGGED COOLER HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, LOCATED IN 1 DOOR 3M COOLER, IN REAR PREP AREA: -48.7F, SHREDDED COOKED PORK AT 2LBS, 15.00, -48.7F, HOT DOGS AT 3 LBS, 8.00, -48.7, SLICED TOMATOES AT 1LBS, 6.00, -47.8F, SLICED CHEESE AT 1LBS, 12.00, -50.4F, SLICED HAM AT 3LBS 15.00, -50.4F, SLICED DELI PORK MEAT AT 2LBS, 12.00 MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 12 LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $68.99 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT SUB-PUMP ROOM, IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 2, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS FLAN,PALETAS,YOGURT CUPS, CHIPS OFFERED FOR SALE WITH OUT LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. THE TILE WITH THE BLACK SUBSTANCE WAS REPLACED.
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Jul 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK REMOVED AT THIS TIME, PREP TABLE IN ITS PLACE, INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL THE HAND SINK THAT WAS REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS FLAN, PALETAS, YOGURT CUPS, CHIPS OFFERED FOR SALE WITH OUT LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES. ALSO THERE IS A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON ONE TILE OVER THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Oct 30, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AND ICE CREAM MAKER WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 26, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR .
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE REAR COOKING/PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH EXCESSIVE RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (BY EXIT DOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 18, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Excessive clutter stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paleteria Lindo Michoacan 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paleteria Lindo Michoacan 2 on file is from Sep 24, 2018. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paleteria Lindo Michoacan 2?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Paleteria Lindo Michoacan 2.

Has Paleteria Lindo Michoacan 2's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Paleteria Lindo Michoacan 2 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Paleteria Lindo Michoacan 2 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.