Paleteria Y Neveria Juarez Express

2753 W 51St St, Chicago, IL 60632

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jul 3, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Paleteria Y Neveria Juarez Express is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 12 violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Paleteria Y Neveria Juarez Express' latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 3, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 18, 2025

License

3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Food obtained from approved source

Inspector notes: UNKNOWN SOURCE PALETAS OR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM THAT WILL BE ON MENU AND OFFERED FOR SALE. INSTD TO PROVIDE APPROVED SOURCE (BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND DOCUMENTATION THAT SOURCE IS APPROVED FROM STATE TO WHOLESALE). PALETAS MUST BE FULLY SEALED AND PROPERLY LABELED (DISTRIBUTOR, INGREDIENTS, ETC) 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: NO SANITZER ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: NO REFRIGERATION/FREEZERS ON SITE. INSTD TO HAVE ON AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES (41F OR BELOW, FROZEN 32F OR BELOW) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: MISSING PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE (COLD AND HOT TEMPERATURES) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: MISSING PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND PROOF OF SERVICE FOR NEW D/B/A. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN, (SERVICE REPORTS, PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: MISSING SANITIZING TESTING DEVICE. INSTD TO OBTAIN SANITIZING TESTING DEVICE FOR SANITZER TO BE USED ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

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

Inspector notes: MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paleteria Y Neveria Juarez Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paleteria Y Neveria Juarez Express on file is from Jul 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Paleteria Y Neveria Juarez Express' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Paleteria Y Neveria Juarez Express have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paleteria Y Neveria Juarez Express 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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