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Paleteria Mi Lindo Michoacan Inc.

July 13, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST.
code 10Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN SMALL FRONT PREP COOLER AND REAR SMALL PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD . INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS WITH COMMON NAMES OF FOODS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND OPENINGS AT BASE AND SIDES OF OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED THREE UNAUTHORIZED FEMALES IN REAR PREP AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE. FEMALES INSTRUCTED BY MANAGER TO EXIT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PERSONS UNNECESSARY TO ESTABLISHMENT ARE NOT ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 39
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC UTENSILS NOT STORED WITH HANDLES UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SINGLE USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO STORE ITEMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE. PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. • OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER AND CRACKED PLASTIC JUICE CONTAINERS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS. • OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF FRYER CABINET WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILDUP OF INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LOW HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE ON FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED STAINED OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL BASES UNDERNEATH METERS IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND BASE OF WALLS IN FREEZER,KITCHEN PREP AREA AND LARGE AND SMALL REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
code 58
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. NEW SUMMARY REPORT ISSUED AT THIS TIME MUST POST IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 6, 2022: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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