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LaPILLUELITA deMICOACAN

3356 W 63RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60629 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

LaPILLUELITA deMICOACAN has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 16, 2015. The most recent inspection, on July 26, 2017, found no infractions.

1 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 21, 2017. For example: SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on June 16, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 13 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on January 18, 2017. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on June 16, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 14, 2017. For example: WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
      • UNKNOWN SOURCE FROM PALETAS ON SITE BEING OFFERED FOR SALE. ALL PRODUCTS OFFERED FOR SALE MUST BE FROM A KNOWN APPROVED SOURCE, LICENSED FACILITY, PROPERLY PACKAGED AND LABELED. VIOLATION 7-38-005B CRITICAL. ALL PRODUCT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. PRODUCT CAN NOT BE SOLD. 500 PALETAS OF DIFFERENT VARIETIES.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THIS TIME. NO GAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED FRONT CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
  5. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED EXTENTION GIVEN TIL 1/17/2017.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED ALL PALETAS MUST BE SEALED AND HAVE PROPER LABELS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED FRONT CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED FRONT CEILING TILE WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
  6. Consultation

    4 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM JUNE 16, 2015 REPORT #1516314 INSP#372 NOT CORRECTED. #38 OBSERVED HOME VENTILATION OVER STOVE REAR, INSTRUCTED NEED COMMERCIAL HOOD AND FILTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. ALL PALLETAS MUST BE SEALED AND HAVE A PROPER LABEL MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • REAR PREP TABLE AND REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM JUNE 16, 2015 REPORT #1516314 INSP#372 NOT CORRECTED. #38 OBSERVED HOME VENTILATION OVER STOVE REAR, INSTRUCTED NEED COMMERCIAL HOOD AND FILTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. ALL PALLETAS MUST BE SEALED AND HAVE A PROPER LABEL MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • REAR PREP TABLE AND REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  8. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NEED TO INSTALL SNEEZE GUARDS FRONT.
  9. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT THE NEWLY INSTALLED HAND SINK, NEED TO PROVIDE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CONTINUE TO SEAL THE RAW WOOD REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING SNEEZE GUARDS FRONT PREP.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED HOME VENTILATION OVER REAR STOVE, INSTRUCTED NEED COMMERCIAL HOOD AND FLITER.
  10. License

    6 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, AND OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SEAL ALL HOLES IN BASEMENT.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD FRONT AND REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO MISSING SNEESE GUARDS FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED SOME HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO FILL/REPLAIR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED HOME VENTILATION OVER STOVE REAR, INSTRUCTED NEED COMMERCIAL HOOD AND FILTER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • SOME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

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