⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

LA PALMA SUPERMERCADO

4173 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Archer Heights

License #: 2601224

13
Total Inspections
5
Passed
5
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 18, 2025 Inspection

November 18, 2025• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP, STORAGE AREAS WALK IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 22, 2024 Inspection

August 22, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR LOCATED IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN ...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 26, 2023 Inspection

June 26, 2023• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 19, 2022 Inspection

December 19, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PES(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 12, 2022 Inspection

December 12, 2022• Canvass• 13 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDSINK IN BASEMENT BREAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+12 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 23, 2021 Inspection

August 23, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: CEILING IN BASEMENT COOKING PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKS, HOLES AND PEELINGS PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR CEILING SO AS TO...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 16, 2021 Inspection

August 16, 2021• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 24, 2019 Inspection

September 24, 2019• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL MEAT AND DELI CASES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 17, 2019 Inspection

September 17, 2019• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL MEAT AND DELI CASES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 17, 2019 Inspection

April 17, 2019• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MUST P...(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 21, 2018 Inspection

September 21, 2018• License Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATI...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 19, 2018 Inspection

September 19, 2018• License Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATI...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 4, 2018 Inspection

September 4, 2018• License• 10 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATI...(+9 more)

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Division: Food Protection Program

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