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MI PALMAR

5046 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MI PALMAR has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 16, 2013. The most recent inspection, on January 20, 2015, found no infractions.

1 of 3 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 Food temperature control.

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 once on May 7, 2014. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on December 16, 2013. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 7, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 7, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

3 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS FOR SALE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SEATS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT PREP HAND SINK NEXT TO STEAM TABLE
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,FRYER,GRILL TABLE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND PIZZA OVEN & NEAR BASEMENT DOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALL VENT & CEILING FAN IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL LOWER WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA & LOOSE WALLBASE IN BETWEEN PIPES IN HALLWAY OF REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED THRESHOLD AT FRONT & REAR DOORS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE THREADS FROM FAUCET AT MOP SINK or PROVIDE A HOSE BIB.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK,VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
  3. License

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND/OR REPIANT CEILING. GAP NOTED ALONG WALLBASE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVING TO SEAL GAP.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING UNDER EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING BULB. END CAPS NOT PROVIDED ON BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS AND REPLACE WORN LIGHT SHIELDS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • THEMOMETER NOT PROVIDED IN FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMTER CONSPICUOUS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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