Chicago Inspection: PALETERIA LA MONARCA MICHOACANA LLC — Pass

Chicago CDPH · April 27, 2026

Result: Pass Type: Restaurant Risk: High Violations (5): 1. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER: Observed large and small containers of condiments not labeled with common name. instructed to label all containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages with c 2. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY: Observed live potted plants stored on shelf above ice cream freezer in front of prep area. instructed to remove live plants from shelf above ice cream freezer in food prep area to prevent contaminatio 3. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: Observed boxes of drinks stored on floor underneath table in prep area. instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of 4. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN: Observed ice buildup at top interior of refrigerator inside both fans and underneath fans. instructed to remove ice buildup from top interior of refrigerator inside both fans and underneath fans and m 5. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN: Observed mop stored inside bucket. instructed to install mop drying rack for proper drainage and drying of mops to prevent pest breeding. Address: 4458 S CALIFORNIA AVE

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