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PALETERIA AYUTLA

2404 W 46TH PL , CHICAGO, IL, 60632

Health Inspection: good

Official health department data. Inspected 2014-04-03; refreshed 2026-10-13. May lag the official record. Check the official source

6 findings at the latest imported inspection (2014-04-03), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2014-04-03: Canvass

Pass

  • Not Critical: CHI-32 — FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER. RESTORE WOOD TO A FINISHED SURFACE THAT IS WASHABLE, CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
  • Not Critical: CHI-35 — WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN REAR STAIRWELL INSTRUCTED TO ABATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
  • Not Critical: CHI-38 — VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT.
  • Not Critical: CHI-38 — VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY 1 STOPPER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
  • Not Critical: CHI-41 — PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTALL PROPER SHELVING IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
  • Not Critical: CHI-41 — PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE CREAM COOLER ON ENCLOSED REAR PORCH. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ICE CREAM COOLER INSIDE FOOD PREP AREA.

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

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