Pass

Paleteria Ayutla

2404 W 46th Pl, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Apr 8, 2025

Paleteria Ayutla was last inspected on April 8, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

April 8, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle in restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle for disposal of feminine products in restroom.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed large hole in wall near stairs in front leading down to basement. Instructed person in charge to seal and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handler training certificates on site at the time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to require food handler training for employees.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control logbook on site at time of inspection. No previous logbook for review of pest inspections. Instructed person in charge to acquire licensed pest control company and obtain inspection report on site for review. Priority foundation #7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed faucet at washroom sink to be damaged. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle for disposal of feminine products in restroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large hole in wall near stairs in front leading down to basement. Instructed person in charge to seal and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to require food handler training for employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy for all employees. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site. Must provide metal stem thermometer to accurately measure internal food temperatures. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate is posted on the premises. Premises makes ice cream bars. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood on interior of walk in freezer. Seal, paint or remove raw wood. All surfaces need to be non pourous, smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust on interior of reach in freezer. Remove rust and restore surface to a clean and sanitary condition at all times.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 19 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.