PALETERIA LA PLAZA CORP
3046 N CICERO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641 · Restaurant
19 inspections
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3 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE 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.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED THREE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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5 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED ASSORTED CUT FRUITS BEING STROED IN T-SHIRT BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR HANDSINK, SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE PREP/ AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- CLEAN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE NORTH SIDE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED FOR THE NORTH SIDE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2567625 ON 11/28/22 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED THREE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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1 infraction
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED THREE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE (TCS FOODS) (CORN,CUT MELON,YOGURTS ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED/SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE HANDLING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
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3 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
- FOUND FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARE FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
- INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS ETC THAT ARE STORED UNDER PREP TABLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR PREP/3 COMP SINK AREAS AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN FURNACE ROOM DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AROUND FRONT PREP AREA.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOOR INSIDE THE SMALL FURNACE ROOM WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DURING INSPECTION. FLOOR IS NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE SERVING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- MISSING END CAPS ON SOME OF THE LIGHT BULBS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS OR REPLACE THE LIGHT BULBS TO SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE ON 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- SOME PEELING PAINT AT THE WALL OF THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO MOP SINK AREA. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ABOVE BOX FREEZERS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Canvass Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING.MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
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5 infractions
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
- HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. NO PAPER TOWELS AT MIDDLE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. NO SOAP IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. SINK BLOCKED BY SNOWBLOWER, BOXES OF CHIPS AND A LATTER. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, MADE SINK ACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 10-9-14 NOT CORRECTED. #38-FOUND UN-VENTED OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION (KITCHEN HOOD) OR REMOVE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF AN ELECTRICAL LOAD OF NO GREATER THAN OF 7500 WATTS (7.5 KW).SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- PREPARED READY TO EAT ICE CREAM BARS IN REAR FREEZER STORAGE MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN EACH USE.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING.MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
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2 infractions
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- FOUND UNVENTED OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION (KITCHEN HOOD) OR REMOVE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF AN ELECTRICAL LOAD OF NO GREATER THAN OF 7500 WATTS (7.5 KW).
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- NOTED MILK CRATES IS USED AS A STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- NOTED MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT (2) TOILET ROOM DOORS.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- FOOD CONTAINERS IN REACH IN COOLER NOT LABELED NOR DATED. MUAT LABEL FOOD.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN UPRIGHT FREEZER.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- License Re-Inspection
0 infraction
- License
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- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- 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 PROPERLY SEAL DOORS GOING TO THE BASEMENT
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN BASEMENT VERY DIRTY.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- 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. ALL UNNECESSARY MATERIALS IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED,MUST ORGANIZE
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS