Paleteria Los Magos
Last inspected: May 15, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Paleteria Los Magos, the earliest from 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on May 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “warewashing facilities” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Paleteria Los Magos is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 15, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP AND MAKE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN IN PLACE (CIP) PROCEDURE ON SITE DETAILING HOW THE ICE CREAM MACHINE IS PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO DOCUMENT PROCEDURE AND MAKE IT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: REACH IN FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREEZERS.
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Jun 17, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED A WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED FOR THE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF THE ICE CREAM MACHINE (CIP EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM; AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, THE HOT WATER WAS ONLY MEASURING 77F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA INCIDENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO LABELS THAT CONTAIN INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE PREPACKAGED SLICED FRUIT FOR SALE IN CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR BY THE CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OPEN WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE SCREEN TO PROTECT FROM THE ENTRY OF PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SCREENING OR MAINTAIN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR CLOSED. THE MANAGER CLOSED THE DOOR DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.13 OBSERVED AN ADEQUATE DRAIN BOARD IS NEEDED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED A WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED FOR THE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF THE ICE CREAM MACHINE (CIP EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM THAT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVES THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jun 19, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME PALETAS IMPROPERLY LABELLED WITH AN INCORRECT ADDRESS ON THEM FROM THE PRIOR ADDRESS OF THE COMPANY (1700 W. CULLERTON). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL LABELS MUST MATCH THE ADDRESS OF THE MANUFACTURER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WALL AND DOOR FRAME TO THE ADJACENT APARTMENT ENTRANCE.
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Aug 16, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paleteria Los Magos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paleteria Los Magos on file is from May 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paleteria Los Magos?
Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Paleteria Los Magos.
Has Paleteria Los Magos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Paleteria Los Magos have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Paleteria Los Magos 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 Los Magos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paleteria Los Magos is inspected about once every two years on average.
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