Pass

Paleteria la Bonita Michoacana #1 Inc

2812 1/2 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 31, 2026

Paleteria la Bonita Michoacana #1 Inc was last inspected on August 31, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

August 31, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

6 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Observed paper towel dispenser for handwashing sink in front prep area installed above dipper well. Instructed to relocate and reinstall paper towel dispenser so that it shall not contaminate utensils inside of dipper well.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

    Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed single use forks and spoons stored laying down in containers in front prep area. Instructed to store single use items inverted or covered during storage to prevent contamination.

    Official wording (code 45)

    Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed boxes stored on floor in washroom and cases of beverages stored on floor in front prep area. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed door of employee all gender washroom to not be self closing. Instructed to install self closing device on employee all gender washroom door so that it shall be tight fitting and self closing.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed opening in caulk around handwashing sink in washroom and wall. Instructed to remove damaged caulk around handwashing sink in washroom and smoothly recaulk in said area for ease of cleanability.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in display coolers. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on prep surface area. Instructed to store properly in a sanitizing solution between usage.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils (scoops, tongs and knives) stored improperly directly inside of the food container. Instructed to store properly between usage.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stored improperly in plastic grocery bags in the freezer and 2 door refrigerator/cooler. Instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and/or containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Handsink needed in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to install and maintain priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Food protection needed at rear prep table to ensure separation from customer and no contamination of food from customer. Instructed to install and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No stem thermometer on site instructed to obtain and maintain on site at all times

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.