Paleteria Lindo Michoacan
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025
95
Score
The health department has logged 18 inspections at Paleteria Lindo Michoacan, the earliest from 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Paleteria Lindo Michoacan is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
18
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOUSE MADE MULTI COLORED FRUIT/JELLO CUPS STORED IN FRONT PREP COOLER WITHOUT INGREDIENE LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
95
Aug 2, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE SMALL COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: HAM 48.0F, SLICED TOMATOES 44.5F, CHEESE 46.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 7 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $35.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED SMALL COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 56.0F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. COLD HOLDING UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE'S ALL GENDER BATHROOM.
53
70
Jan 27, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE ONE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
36
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF ICE CREAM FREEZERS . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
90
Feb 18, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING TILE NEXT TO THE CEILING VENTS; CLEAN TILE TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
55
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINAATION IN PUBLIC PLACES WITH DINE IN OPTION.
64
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
64
86
Apr 5, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10LBS. COOKED PORK AT 61.8F DATED 4/4/21 INSIDE OF PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 10LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
22
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR MILK BASE COOLER.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF COOLER.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAININGS FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.
58
55
Nov 6, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE CREAM CUP INSIDE THE DISPLAY FREEZER NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION(FREEZER BURN).
39
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR AND DIRTY IN THE CORNER WHERE PAINIS ARE MADE. MUST REPAIR FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE PREP COOLER, ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN SAME AREA.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
58
86
Jun 27, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found approximately 20 small, black flies on walls, ceiling, and on shelves of basement dry storage area. Must clean and sanitize area; eliminate pest issue, and contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
18
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed excessive debris on floors of basement storage area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
34
90
Oct 27, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM OFF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND EQUIPMENT, CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT OR STAIN RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER STORAGE RACKS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, AND DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEXT TO DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
41
70
Dec 19, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING DOOR HANDLE AT TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER HOLDING MILK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA MISSING END CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
90
Mar 21, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR OF DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS.
34
95
Mar 30, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE TOILET ROOM TO REMOVE DUST.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REROUTE DRAIN PIPE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK TO ANOTHER DRAIN.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
45
82
Nov 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT YOGURT COOLER FAN GUARD COVER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT/REAR PREP CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
90
Feb 21, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OWN MADE JELLO, ICE CREAM SANDWICH AND CUT CAKE FOR SALE WITH OUT PROPER LABELING INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING IE. NAME, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS ETC.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER.
33
90
May 20, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED IN BASEMENT SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE. GAPS AT WALLBASE NOTED IN SAME. AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SEAL WALLBASE AND ANY HOLES NOTED.
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL/DATE ALL READY-TO-EAT AND OFFERED FOR SALE GELATINAS AND CAKES.
30
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paleteria Lindo Michoacan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paleteria Lindo Michoacan on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paleteria Lindo Michoacan?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Paleteria Lindo Michoacan.
Has Paleteria Lindo Michoacan's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Paleteria Lindo Michoacan have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Paleteria Lindo Michoacan means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Paleteria Lindo Michoacan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paleteria Lindo Michoacan is inspected roughly once per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants