Paleteria Y Neveria Lindo Michoacan
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Paleteria Y Neveria Lindo Michoacan six times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Paleteria Y Neveria Lindo Michoacan on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Apr 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED SUCH AS COOKED RICE, COOKED BEANS, COOKED CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; THE SINK HAS A MINOR BACKUP WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED CAUSING WASTE WATER TO GET ON PREP FLOOR. ALSO FOUND LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER WAS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLE TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Apr 29, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 22, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-20 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ESPECIALLY AROUND FURNACE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED SUCH AS SHREDDED CHICKEN AND COOKED BEEF. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MINOR SLIME BUILD UP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 17, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MINOR SLIME BUILD UP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ICE CREAM TOPPINGS WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT BEING USED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jan 20, 2022
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TILE FLOORING AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID PROOF OF TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES MUST BE KEPT IN SITE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS FOR EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED PER OSHA STANDARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WRITTEN RECORD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paleteria Y Neveria Lindo Michoacan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paleteria Y Neveria Lindo Michoacan on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paleteria Y Neveria Lindo Michoacan?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Paleteria Y Neveria Lindo Michoacan.
Has Paleteria Y Neveria Lindo Michoacan's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paleteria Y Neveria Lindo Michoacan have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Paleteria Y Neveria 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 Y Neveria Lindo Michoacan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paleteria Y Neveria Lindo Michoacan is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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