LA PALMA SUPERMERCADO
3927-3929 W 63RD ST, Chicago, IL, 60629
Most recent inspection
- Date
- May 15, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (6)
- 16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (ICE NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OUT LABEL DESIGNATING EACH COMPARTMENT (WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE IN GASKETS OF COLD HOLD UNIT IN TAQUERIA AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS IN BASEMENT LOCKER ROOM AREA MISSING BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ENSURING BASE OF WALL IS ENCLOSED.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL IN LOCKER ROOM AND BATHROOM IN BASEMENT WITH OPEN HOLES. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SWTICH PLATES IN RESTROOM AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL/COVER AND MAINTAIN AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.