Paleteria y Neveria Juarez Express
2753 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 17, 2026
Paleteria y Neveria Juarez Express was last inspected on June 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
June 17, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
5 general2 paperwork-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of rear exit door leading to dumpster area. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Observed aluminum foil lining bottom shelf of prep table near cooking equipment and lower shelf underneath flat top grill. Instructed to remove aluminum foil shelf liners throughout facility, instructed non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed door of men's washroom to not be tight fitting. Instructed to repair or replace self closing device on men's washroom door so that it shall be tight fitting and self closing.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed tape covering multiple areas of north wall in men's washroom. Instructed to remove tape from wall in men's washroom, walls shall be designed, constructed and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed tape and cardboard covering multiple areas of ceiling and exterior of hood in prep area. Instructed to remove tape and cardboard covering multiple areas of ceiling and exterior of hood near ceiling in prep area, ceilings shall be designed, constructed and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed hole in ceiling near entrance of prep area. Instructed to smoothly repair hole in ceiling in prep area for ease of cleanability. Observed missing light shield in prep area. Instructed to replace missing light shield in prep area of facility with solid shield.
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: At time of inspection facility provided no proof of food handler training for food handler. Instructed to provide food handler certificates for all food handlers.
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: At time of inspection facility provided no allergen awareness training certificate for employee with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed to provide valid proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
6 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic without city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain and maintain same
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Missing employee health policy on site. Instd to provide an employee acknowledged health policy and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Missing procedure and supplies for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide supplies and procedure and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood source
Food came from an unapproved source.
Inspector’s note: Unknown source paletas or hand packed ice cream that will be on menu and offered for sale. Instd to provide approved source (business name, address and documentation that source is approved from state to wholesale). Paletas must be fully sealed and properly labeled (distributor, ingredients, etc) 7-38-005(a) priority.
Official wording (code 11)
Food obtained from approved source
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: No sanitzer on site. Instd to obtain and maintain on site at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: No refrigeration/freezers on site. Instd to have on and able to maintain proper temperatures (41f or below, frozen 32f or below) priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Missing food temperature measuring device. Instd to provide and maintain on site (cold and hot temperatures) priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Missing pest control logbook and proof of service for new d/b/a. Instd to provide same and maintain, (service reports, pest control license number, etc). Priority foundation 7-38-020(c)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Missing sanitizing testing device. Instd to obtain sanitizing testing device for sanitzer to be used on site and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: No commercial garbage disposal service. Instd to obtain and maintain same. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Missing floor tiles in prep area. Instd to replace and maintain same so as surfaces are smooth, even and easily cleanable
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain and maintain original certificate on site. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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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.