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Paleteria Polar

March 13, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings8
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED WITH A SPLASH GUARD.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
code 3Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: NOTED NO REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION (ONLY FREEZERS). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE REFRIGERATION UNITS FOR DAIRY,FRUITS ETC STORAGE AND MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. FOLLOWING THE MENU LIST. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
code 33
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER .PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND U-JOINT OF THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: NOTED NO GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP.
code 52
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
code 55

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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