DEC 11
2025
PASSED
13 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BAMBINOS BAKERY.
YOUR CALL. 53/100
3508 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 11, 2025 · passed
3 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREAS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS MISSING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN, PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON TABLETOPS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY, WATER-STAINED AND DUSTY CEILINGS TILE PANELS THROUGHTOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND EXHAUST VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CEILING LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 202020FAILED11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2020
FAILED
11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (MILK, EGGS). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
REAR HANDWASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED BY ROLLING CARTS. INSTD TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NO DATE MARKING ON REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS WHOLE CAKES STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH PREPARATION DATE COUNTED AS DAY 1 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
LIVE ANTS NOTED AROUND COFFEE MACHINE AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS. OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN CABINET UNDER FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE ANTS AND DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN REAR HANDWASH SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
LABELS FOR BAKERY GOODS STORED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TILES. FOAM NOTED ON WALL AROUND TOILET. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AND USE PROPER MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
SEP 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS DESSERTS STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED HONEY, JELLO, CAKES DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH NO LABELS. ALL PACKAGED ITEMS SHALL BE LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, ALLERGENS, ETC.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCKSIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS INSICED CABINETS UNDER PASTRY DISPLAY CASES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING IN WALL NEAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN LIGHT SHIELDS AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESS FLOUR AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ABOVE REAR TWO-DOOR AND REAR DOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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NOV 212016FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 21
2016
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
ALL REFIGERATION MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
SNEEZE GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT FLAT TOP PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. SEPARATION NEEDED BETWEEN CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE SPACE AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND TOILET CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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