La PALOMA GROCERY STORE
4324 W 63RD ST, Chicago, IL, 60629
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 23, 2025
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (5)
- 2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE. INFORMED THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED ON THE FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA AND AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MTO CLEAN.
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.