SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DURANGO BAKERY 1, INC..

BEAT. 32/100

3554 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 6, 2024 · passed

Failed 2 of 10 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since May 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 6
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14--OBSERVED KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD VENTILATION NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 28
2024
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELFS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE LOCATION.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM AFFECTED AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD VENTILATION NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2373693 DATED: 06/15/2020 #55--6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED THAT FLOORS ARE MISSING TILES IN SEVERAL REAR PREP AREA AND FLOORS ARE OBSERVED TO BE SEVERALLY DAMAGED UNDER 4 DOOR COOLER. #55--6-501.114: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING. #55--6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING DEAD INSECTS ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING. #56--6-303.11: **C** Intensity- Lighting MUST REPLACE AND REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA #57--2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 11/04/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 15
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO LOCATE TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM

SERIOUSPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING DEAD INSECTS ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THAT FLOORS ARE MISSING TILES IN SEVERAL REAR PREP AREA AND FLOORS ARE OBSERVED TO BE SEVERALLY DAMAGED UNDER 4 DOOR COOLER

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE AND REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE.

DEC 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED DATED 10/18/19. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE THE SANITATION CLASS AND BE CERTIFIED UNDER CITY OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO LOCATE TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

UNISEX WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A COVER/LID FOR FEMININE ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLUTTER UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE THE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE.

AUG 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND /OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(C) ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11-OBSERVED PACKAGED BREAD AND JELLO FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED ALL PACKAGED FOODS FOR INDIVIDUAL SALE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15(A). NO MESH SCREEN ON THE FAN LOCATED ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MESH SCREEN TO PREVENT INSECTS TO ENTER TE. KITCEN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14(D)ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

4-201.11-FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FRESH COOKED BREAD . INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. 4-201.11-RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVINGS.

MINOROther
48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C)- WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STOVE WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 4-601.11(C)- CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OT THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13(A)- GAP BETWEEN THE WALLS AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL THE GAP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11- BRNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 10
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREPACKAGED FOODS ON SHELFS FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND NEAR THE REAR THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 24
2016
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 17
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT SAID DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED ONE BULK CONTAINER IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER.

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

OBSERVED SELF SERVICE PASTRY CABINETS LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED.

NOV 9
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PACKAGED FOODS OFFER FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL FOODS,

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

RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN FRONT 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

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

FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT REAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO LEVEL OFF, REPLACE FLOOR TILE IN REAR.

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

LIGHT TOO DIM REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHT,

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

MAY 9
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AND STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND HAD FLOOR LEVELED AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR.

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

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.

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