Reina Del Palenque
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2012
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Score
Across the available record, Reina Del Palenque has three inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The most recent visit was on Aug 29, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Reina Del Palenque is from Aug 29, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Aug 29, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT MOP CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RAW/BARE WOOD STEPS IN THE KITCHEN, REPAINT WALLS AT STORAGE ROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS ON CEILING AT SAME AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE STORAGE WALK IN COOLER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Feb 16, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 25, 2012
License
12 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. ALL COLD UNITS/COOLERS MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN PREP AREA, WITH HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES FOR DISH WASHING AREA EXPOSED SINK AND WASHROOM SINK.
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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. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, AND DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED; MUST SEAL BOTTOM AREA OF DOORS AND CONTRACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO.
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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. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES FOR COOLERS AND FREEZER, AND SEAL ALL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, TABLES, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR FLOORS IN MOP CLOSET AND DISH WASHING AREA, REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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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. MUST REPAIR/REPAINT WALLS IN MOP CLOSET, DISH WASHING AREA AND KITCHEN, SEAL HOLES/CREVICES/CRACKS/ALL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD FRAMES AND TRIMMINGS, REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING PANELS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, VENT COVERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR SAME SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THRU-OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. MUST POST "NO SMOKING" SIGNS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Reina Del Palenque last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Reina Del Palenque on file is from Aug 29, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Reina Del Palenque?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Reina Del Palenque.
Has Reina Del Palenque's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Reina Del Palenque have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Reina Del Palenque 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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