Paleteria Polar

6538 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2020

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Paleteria Polar was last inspected on Mar 17, 2020. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Paleteria Polar since Mar 17, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “management, food employee and conditional employee”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Paleteria Polar trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2020

Reinspection

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE U-JOINT OF THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: NOTED NO GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

Mar 13, 2020

License

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: NOTED NO REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION (ONLY FREEZERS). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE REFRIGERATION UNITS FOR DAIRY,FRUITS ETC STORAGE AND MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. FOLLOWING THE MENU LIST. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER .PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED WITH A SPLASH GUARD.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND U-JOINT OF THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: NOTED NO GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paleteria Polar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paleteria Polar on file is from Mar 17, 2020. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paleteria Polar?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Paleteria Polar.

Has Paleteria Polar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Paleteria Polar have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Paleteria Polar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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