Palmitas Mexican Restaurant Llc, 2604 W Lawrence Ave: Health Inspections

Across these 4 inspection records, results were: 2 × Pass; 1 × Fail; 1 × Not Ready. 10 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Jan 27, 2026 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED GASKET ON THE LEFT DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SPILLED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 25, 2025 License Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Jan 21, 2025 License

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS."PRIORITY…
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP OPENINGS AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED WATER FLOWING BETWEEN THE MIDDLE AND THE LEFT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK THROUGH OPENING INSIDE THE SINK DIVIDER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE SINK COMPARTMENTS DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO FLOW BETWEEN THEM.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Jan 3, 2025 License

Result: Not ReadyRisk 1 (High)