Palmitas Mexican Restaurant

2604 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Palmitas Mexican Restaurant, the earliest from 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Palmitas Mexican Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET ON THE LEFT DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SPILLED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 25, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 21, 2025

License

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER FLOWING BETWEEN THE MIDDLE AND THE LEFT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK THROUGH OPENING INSIDE THE SINK DIVIDER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE SINK COMPARTMENTS DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO FLOW BETWEEN THEM.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS."PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP OPENINGS AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palmitas Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palmitas Mexican Restaurant on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Palmitas Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Palmitas Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Palmitas Mexican 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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