Pasticcera Gelateria Palermo

1533 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2010
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Pasticcera Gelateria Palermo stretching back to 2010. Pasticcera Gelateria Palermo was last inspected on Jul 23, 2010. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Pasticcera Gelateria Palermo's record stops at Jul 23, 2010, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

Pasticcera Gelateria Palermo's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Jul 23, 2010
Consultation
No violations found.
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Jul 21, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 19, 2010
License
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. UNDER COUNTER COOLER NOT WORKING AND DISPLAY COOLER AT 67 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLERS SO THAT THEY MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MUST POST A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH. MUST SEAL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR BROKEN WALL TRIM ALONG TOP OF WALL ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ALL COFFEE AND TEA MAKERS DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY OR PROVIDE PROOF OF EXISTENCE. MUST ALSO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pasticcera Gelateria Palermo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pasticcera Gelateria Palermo on file is from Jul 23, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Pasticcera Gelateria Palermo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pasticcera Gelateria Palermo have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pasticcera Gelateria Palermo means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.