Paleteria Lindo Michoacan
1733 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60609
Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 10, 2026
Paleteria Lindo Michoacan was last inspected on June 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
June 10, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Live pottery plants stored above ice cream display freezers , instructed to keep away from food storage.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
19 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed house made multi colored fruit/jello cups stored in front prep cooler without ingrediene labeling. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the small cold hold unit to be improper: ham 48.0f, sliced tomatoes 44.5f, cheese 46.0f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 7 lbs of products worth $35.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility equipment for cold holding in disrepair. Noted small cold hold unit to be at improper temperature at 56.0f. Informed person in charge to repair or replace for proper cold holding of 41 degrees f or below. Cold holding unit tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health and may not be used until the cold holding unit is re-inspected by cdph. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in employee's all gender bathroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside one two door refrigerator at front prep area. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on top of ice cream freezers . Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the ceiling tile next to the ceiling vents; clean tile to remove dust observed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: No written protocol as required. Instructed to have a written record describing protocol for checking proof of vaccinaation in public places with dine in option.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: No records of employee vaccination status or weekly testing per osha. Instructed to provide and maintain on site.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health polices.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed 10lbs. Cooked pork at 61.8f dated 4/4/21 inside of prep cooler.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding at 41.0f or below.appx. 10lbs. $20.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for milk base cooler.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on storage shelves.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace broken door handle on topside of cooler.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in basement.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers trainings for employees.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Must provide food allergen training for all food managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice cream cup inside the display freezer not covered. Instructed manager to cover to prevent contamination(freezer burn).
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in poor repair and dirty in the corner where painis are made. Must repair floors underneath the prep cooler, also clean floor in same area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: City certified manager has no allergen training. Instructed manager that all city certified managers must have allergen training. Must comply or citations will follow.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Found approximately 20 small, black flies on walls, ceiling, and on shelves of basement dry storage area. Must clean and sanitize area; eliminate pest issue, and contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive debris on floors of basement storage area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25 live small flies on walls and food storage containers in dry storage room off rear prep area. Instructed to remove flies. Clean and sanitize the affected area and equipment, contact pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must paint or stain raw wood storage shelves in the basement. Discontinue using milk crates as storage racks throughout prep and storage areas, instructed to install proper storage racks that are smooth and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean dried food debris from 2-door reach in freezer behind front counter, and deep freezer in rear prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must repair broken floor tile next to deep freezer in rear prep. Surface must be smooth and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must repair/replace stained ceiling tiles in rear prep area and toilet room. Clean excessive dust accumulation from ceiling vent in toilet room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers in coolers in front and rear prep areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove or organize clutter in basement. Elevate items 6" off floor to prevent rodent harborage.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted missing door handle at two door reach in cooler holding milk. Instructed to repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light shields above front food prep area missing end caps. Instructed to provide.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floor at rear of debris and food spills.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor in the rear prep area needs cleaning to remove debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean the vent cover in the toilet room to remove dust.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must reroute drain pipe at the rear exposed hand sink to another drain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to comply with the food handler requirements.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the front yogurt cooler fan guard cover not clean, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed the front/rear prep ceiling light shield not clean, instructed to clean.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed own made jello, ice cream sandwich and cut cake for sale with out proper labeling instructed on proper labeling ie. Name, address, ingredients etc.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Need to clean and sanitize #10 can opener.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Over 20 rat droppings noted in basement scattered along wallbase. Gaps at wallbase noted in same. Area. Instd to eliminate droppings, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Seal wallbase and any holes noted.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Label/date all ready-to-eat and offered for sale gelatinas and cakes.
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