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Laespiga De Oro Bakery

2456-2458 S DRAKE AVE, Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County

85cited violations
0serious tier
15inspections
38tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Bakery)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2522
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025130
20222130
2020130
20182290
2016130
2015140
2014270
2013280
20112110
2010140

Inspections

  1. Dec 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. TEST KIT PROVIDED AT END OF INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP ON ALL TABLE BOTTOMS AND LEGS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON WALK IN COOLER FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Dec 20, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN COOLING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR WHERE TCS FOODS (MILK, EGGS) ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND PLACE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON INGREDIENT NAME(SUGAR, FLOUR) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH BULK INGREDIENTS WITH COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (LARGE MIXERS, ETC. IN PLACE THROUGHOUT BAKING PREP AREA. MUST DEEP CLEAN ROLLING CARTS, AND STORED BAKING SHEET PANS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  3. Dec 13, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      NO PERSON ON SITE WITH VALID FOODSERVICE SANITATION TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN FOODSERVICE SANITATION TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN COOLING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR WHERE TCS FOODS (MILK, EGGS) ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND PLACE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON INGREDIENT NAME(SUGAR, FLOUR) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH BULK INGREDIENTS WITH COMMON NAME.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR UTILITY ROOM (HOT WATER HEATER ROOM) SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREA AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (LARGE MIXERS, ETC. IN PLACE THROUGHOUT BAKING PREP AREA. MUST DEEP CLEAN ROLLING CARTS, AND STORED BAKING SHEET PANS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Nov 17, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (LARGE MIXERS, ETC. IN PLACE THROUGHOUT BAKING PREP AREA. MUST DEEP CLEAN ROLLING CARTS, AND STORED BAKING SHEET PANS. MUST MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND UNDER ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ON ALL VENTILATION FANS IN FRONT GROCERY SALE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Oct 23, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2' GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF THRESHOLD AT REAR DELIVERY DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MIXERS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ENCRUSTED BAKING PANS

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELVES OF BAKED GOODS DISPLAY SHELVES,POP SLEEVES ON SALES FLOOR AND INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER,PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE ON SALES FLOOR NEAR CHIP DISPLAY,DAMAGED WALL NEAR LOCKERS,HOLE IN WALL IN FURNANCE ROOM,MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE 2- COMP SINK AND STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS ON SALES FLOOR AND WALK IN COOLER

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

  6. Oct 16, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,SERVICE AREA,TOILETROOMS,PAPER GOODS ANF FOOD STORAGE AREAS,UNDER HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.ALSO APPX.125 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR NEAR SERVICE AREA HAND SINK,REAR PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS ,ON LEDGES OF ROLLING CARTS,FURNANCE ROOM ALONG WALL BASES,INSIDE OF FLOOR MIXER,ON FLOOR UNDER SHORTENING SHELF,ON FLOOR UNDER PAPER GOODS AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS,HALLWAY IN BETWEEN BUILDING ON WINDOW SILLS AND IN BETWEEN BOXES OF PAPER,UNDER TABLE IN SIDE STORAGE AREA,IN GARAGE AREA BEHIND UNUSED EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE APEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/16/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2' GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF THRESHOLD AT REAR DELIVERY DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELVES OF BAKED GOODS DISPLAY SHELVES,POP SLEEVES ON SALES FLOOR AND INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER,PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MIXERS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ENCRUSTED BAKING PANS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND WATER FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP AREAS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,SALES FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE ON SALES FLOOR NEAR CHIP DISPLAY,DAMAGED WALL NEAR LOCKERS,HOLE IN WALL IN FURNANCE ROOM,MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE 2- COMP SINK AND STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS ON SALES FLOOR AND WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Oct 18, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED THE REAR MIXER'S, PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN SIDE COOLER STORAGE RACKS, AND DEFROST/CLEAN FRONT BOX FREEZER (EXCESSIVE ICE).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE OVENS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED REAR COOKING AREA CEILINGS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED/DUSTY CEILING TILES, AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS(DUSTY) AND,LIGHT SHIELDS.

  8. Nov 13, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      OBSERVED LARGE BINS CONTAINING CORNMEAL, BREADCRUMBS AND FLOUR WITHOUT LABELS INDICATING PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED GLUE TRAPS WITH DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE CLOSET. MANAGER REMOVE SAID GLUE TRAPS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED ADEQUATE LIGHT NEEDED IN THE HALLWAY WHERE THE STORAGE RACKS ARE HELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ON THE LIGHT BULBS OVER THE PRODUCE AREA AND ON THE LIGHT BULBS OVER THE BAKERY DISPLAY AREA, BOTH LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON BOTH OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Sep 26, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (BEING USED FOR PROOFER) IN POOR REPAIR, UNFINISHED SURFACES AND NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

  10. Sep 12, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

      LIVE AND DEAD GERMAN ROACHES NOTED ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO AT LARGE OVEN. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO DO SO.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MISSING LIDS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. PROVIDE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      ROLLING CARTS, INTERIOR OF ROLLING STORAGE CABINETS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER INNCLUDING LEGS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (BEING USED FOR PROOFER) IN POOR REPAIR, UNFINISHED SURFACES AND NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MISSING GASKETS AT BASIN DRAINS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.

  11. Dec 13, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      THE FLOORS ARE FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP, SCRUB THE FLOORS UNTIL THEY ARE CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      THE REAR BAKERY WALLS AND BASEBOARDS ARE DIRTY, HAVE GAPS AND THE CEILINGS ARE STAINED, CLEAN, SEAL AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN SANITARY CONDITION.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      CLEAN OLD OCCASIONALLY USED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAINIT OR HAVE IT REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

  12. Dec 6, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

      OVER 12 LIVE GERMAN COCKROACHES WERE FOUND UNDER THE CENTER ROTATING OVEN ACCESS PANEL AND AJOINING DOORWAY, AND 6 LIVE ORIENTAL COCKROACHES WERE FOUND IN THE DRAIN BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER. 3 LVE ANTS WERE FOUND ALONG THE RETAIL COUNTER BACK WALL. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND/OR SEAL THE GAPS, DRAIN AND OPENINGS WHERE THE INSECTS ARE LIVING.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      THE BINS, RACKS, DOOR HANNDLES AND LIGHT SWITCHES ARE FULL OF DOUGH. CLEAN ALL SURFACES IN DETAIL AND MONITOR EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      THE FLOORS ARE FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP, SCRUB THE FLOORS UNTIL THEY ARE CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      THE REAR BAKERY WALLS AND BASEBOARDS ARE DIRTY, HAVE GAPS AND THE CEILINGS ARE STAINED, CLEAN, SEAL AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN SANITARY CONDITION.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      CLEAN OLD OCCASIONALLY USED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAINIT OR HAVE IT REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

  13. Aug 2, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, DISPLAY SHELVES AND DISPLAY TABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEHIND EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  14. Jul 25, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED SEVERAL TRAYS OF BAKED GOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY.OBSERVED BAKED GOODS ON TRAYS SITTING ON SHELVING UNITS & ON TOP OF DISPLAY CASES NOT COVERED.HAD MANAGER TO STORE BAKED GOODS INSIDE OF DISPLAY CASES.MUST PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS7-38-005A).

    • 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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 75 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,LAUNDRY ROOM UNDER MOP SINK,ON FLOOR NEXT TO FURNANCE,IN FRONT STORAGE AREA UNDER DISPLAY UNITS,IN BREEZEWAY UNDER & BETWEEN CRATES & WINDOW SILLS,ON FLOOR & SHELVING UNITS IN UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA.ALSO 25 OR MORE LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND & ON WALLS, IN GARBAGE CAN IN REAR STORAGE AREA,MEN'S TOILET ROOM,10-15 LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR NEAR BAKERY DISPLAY UNITS,REAR PREP AREA.ALSO DEAD MOUSE ON TRAP UNDER DISPLAY SHELF IN FRONT STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DEAD RODENT & DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/25/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY & NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE & POST.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, DISPLAY SHELVES AND DISPLAY TABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEHIND EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

  15. Sep 1, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, DISPLAY SHELVES AND DISPLAY TABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEHIND EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.