Pass

Paleteria Los Magos

1700 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Jun 8, 2026

Paleteria Los Magos was last inspected on June 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

June 8, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Floor in basement in need of minor repair. Small hole that is in need of sealing correct and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Front door with a 1/2" gap underneath and is not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to seal gap and make door rodent/insect proofed. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No clean in place (cip) procedure on site detailing how the ice cream machine is properly washed, rinsed and sanitized. Instructed to document procedure and make it available for review. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Reach in freezers with ice build up and spills. Instructed to remove ice build up, clean and maintain freezers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed a written procedure is needed for the washing rinsing and sanitizing of the ice cream machine (cip equipment). Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      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: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea incidents that can potentially occur. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs at the hand washing sinks located in the food prep area and toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(a) observed inadequate hot water at the hand washing sink located in the basement toilet room; at the time of the inspection, the hot water was only measuring 77f. Instructed to maintain 100f at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed no labels that contain ingredients, business name and address for the prepackaged sliced fruit for sale in containers located in the 2 door refrigerator by the customer counter. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front entrance door open without an adequate screen to protect from the entry of pests. Instructed to provide adequate screening or maintain the front entrance door closed. The manager closed the door during the inspection.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.13 observed an adequate drain board is needed by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed a written procedure is needed for the washing rinsing and sanitizing of the ice cream machine (cip equipment). Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room that is located in the basement. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt debris on the floors under the shelves that are located in the basement. Instructed to clean.

      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 proof of food handler training for the food handlers on site. Instructed to meet requirement for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: 8-304.11(a) observed no most recent inspection report summary posted for the public's view. Instructed to always post the most recent inspection report summary for the public's view at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-010(b).

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  4. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

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

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed some paletas improperly labelled with an incorrect address on them from the prior address of the company (1700 w. Cullerton). Management instructed that all labels must match the address of the manufacturer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Repair the wall and door frame to the adjacent apartment entrance.

  6. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dirt on the floor of the food prep area and in the washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the faucet of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  8. 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: Install an attached metal drainboard on 3-compartment sink. Install splash guard between exposed and 3-compartment sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Seal openings along baseboards in prep area.

  9. Fail

    License · Fail

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.