Panaderia La Central INC
4523 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Bakery)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 11571
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Inspections
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Aug 26, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Additional hand wash sink is required in baking/ frying station. Instructed to install
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Using tin cans and old jugs as a food scoops, instructed to obtain proper utensils.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No sanitizer test strips for Chlorine sanitizer, instructed to obtain Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 25, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17 NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 22, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, LUIS BARRERA, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX 50 MINUTES THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED BROKEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY AND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE EMPLOYEE'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB PROTECTIVE COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUSLY CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/03/2021, REPORT # 2484464, AS FOLLOWS: #37: 3-302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #49: 4-601.11 C MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, TABLE & FLOOR MIXERS,SHELVING UNITS, REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,CHEST FREEZERS,DOUGH MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ENCRUSTED BAKING WARE,PRESSOR,BAKERY DISPLAY UNITS,PIPES ALONG WALLS OF EQUIPMENT. #55 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN FOOD & FLOUR DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. #55 6-501.114 MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. #55 6-501.13 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN AND PROOFING BOX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 11, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WEARING SOILED APRONS.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, TABLE & FLOOR MIXERS,SHELVING UNITS, REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,CHEST FREEZERS,DOUGH MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ENCRUSTED BAKING WARE,PRESSOR,BAKERY DISPLAY UNITS,PIPES ALONG WALLS OF EQUIPMENT
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD & FLOUR DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN AND PROOFING BOX.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 3, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON REAR LEDGE OF FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR BEHIND AND NEXT TO WASH MACHINE AND FILE CABINETS,BEHIND REAR OVEN,ON FLOOR IN CORNER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/3/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN REAR DOOR FRAME.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WEARING SOILED APRONS.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED TONGS ON TRAYS USED FOR BAKED GOODS MUST STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AND DRAINING SLOW.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, TABLE & FLOOR MIXERS,SHELVING UNITS, REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,CHEST FREEZERS,DOUGH MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ENCRUSTED BAKING WARE,PRESSOR,BAKERY DISPLAY UNITS,PIPES ALONG WALLS OF EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD & FLOUR DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN AND PROOFING BOX.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 22, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, DOOR GASKETS ON COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, STORAGE SHELVES, DISPLAY SHLEVES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN SALES, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON SINK IN WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 24, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 17, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 65 MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR ALONG EXTERIOR OF UNUSED OVEN. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN /SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Oct 1, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, PROFFERS,AND STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE TRAYS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND PREP AND STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE RESTROOM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN SINK STOPPERS.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CONTINUE TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 24, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 75 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR/SIDE STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, PROOFERS,STORAGE RACKS, NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE TONGS, AND TRAY'S.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE RESTROOM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MUCH CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jul 1, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 17, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN REAR STORAGE AND BAKING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 50-55 DROPPINGS NOTED. OBSERVER FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR STORAGE AREA, FRYER AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN WASHROOM. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT IN CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL BAIT MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND STORING IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL PREP TABLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL REACH IN COOLERS, ALL REACH IN FREEZER, WALK IN FREEZER, THE DOOR HANDLES OF ALL EQUIPMENT ALL CONTACT SURFACES, ALL BAKING AND FRYER EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF SUGAR AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALL FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGH OUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN REAR FRYER AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION IN BATHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR AND CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY AND ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jan 13, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR PANELS OF ALL DEEEP FREEZERS IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INTERIOR GASKET OF WALK-IN COOLER INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND INTERIOR DOOR FRAME NOT MAINTAINED, EXPOSED INSULATION AND EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE. FRYER LEAKING IN REAR. REPAIR/REPLACE SAME
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHEES. FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST DO SO.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 25, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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May 26, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES USING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES,ONE EMPLOYEE WASHING AND MULTIPLE TIMES AT 3-COMP SINK. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHILE MAKING MUFFINS USING BARE HANDS NOT UTENSIL TO GET CREAM CHEESE FROM OUT OF BUCKET,PUT INSIDE MUFFIN CUPS,THEN TAKE HANDS TO SCRAPE CREAM CHEESE OFF HANDS TO PUT BACK CREAM CHEESE ON HANDS BACK INTO BUCKET, DIDN'T WASH HANDS PROCEEDED TO MAKE MUFFIN BATTER,THEN USED HANDS TO GET BATTER OUT OF MIXER BOWL TO PUT IN MUFFIN CUPS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. CDI CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR DRY STORAGE SUGER BINS. ALSO MUST REPLACE SOAP DISPENSER AT PREP SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND INSTALL PAPER TOWEL DEVICE AT PREP HAND SINK.
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Serious
Critical
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.