Palma Torcida Restaurant

1127 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Palma Torcida Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 7, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Palma Torcida Restaurant dates to Nov 7, 2023.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Palma Torcida Restaurant on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 7, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

Jun 29, 2022

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 15, 2022

Reinspection

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE(5-30-22). NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT TO SANITATION CLASS.MUST ENROLL TO CLASS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT DOCUMENTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

May 19, 2022

License

1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 16 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: THE NOTED THREE-DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WAS AT 70.1F. MUST REPAIR TO HOLD AT 41F OR BELOW PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NO TOILET TISSUE INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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

Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH AREA THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE SINK WAS REMOVED. MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: SOME ANIMAL-ORIGIN FOODS, SUCH AS EGGS ON THE MENU NOT PROPERLY DISCLOSED OR REMINDED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: NOTED OVEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: RUSTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST REPLACE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: PEELING PLASTIC ON THE METAL EXHAUST HOOD, PEELING STICKERS INSIDE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DUCT TAPE ON THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER ALL MUST BE REMOVED.------ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----NOTED DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING AT THE REAR ABOVE THE TOASTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: DIRTY SPLATTERED WALL AT THE REAR HALLWAY UNDER WALL PIPING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----ALL RAW WOOD WALL AT REAR EXIT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPLACE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARD COVING AT THE FRONT PREP COUNTER, BEHIND THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER, AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OUTDOOR PATIO/WALKWAY NOTED WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PILED BRICKS AND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS. MUST REMOVE TO ELIMINATE RODENT HARBORING.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palma Torcida Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palma Torcida Restaurant on file is from Nov 7, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Palma Torcida Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Palma Torcida Restaurant.

Has Palma Torcida Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palma Torcida Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Palma Torcida Restaurant 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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