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Paleteria La Plaza

July 1, 2026 · No Entry
🫥not rated
  • official resultNo Entry
  • inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
  • failed findings3
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: 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)
    code 10Priority
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: 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
    code 38
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 15, 2026: 3 findings recurred.

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