EL NOPAL BAKERY.
3648 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 8 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 162024PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 DOZEN EGGS, 40 LBS BUTTER, AND A GALLON OF MILK STORED INSIDE 3 3-DOOR COOLING UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 57-62F. INSTRUCTED TO STORE COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. THE PERSON IN CHARGE IS VOLUNATARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. COST $280. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 3-DOOR COOLING UNIT IN BAKERY PREP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (EGGS, BUTTER, MILK). TEMPERATURE READING @ 61F, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR UNIT TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
NOTED TORN GASKETS ON 3-DOOR COOLING UNIT CONTAINING EGGS AND MILK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.
NOTED LEAK ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOWEL USED TO MEND PIPING, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION
OBSERVED WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AS WELL AS BAKERY PREP THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNED-OUT BULBS IN BAKERY PREP AND INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
AUG 72024FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE/ SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NO (ALLERGEN)LABELS ON PREPACKAGED DESSERT ITEMS LOCATED IN THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... INSIDE WATER HEATING ROOM ON FLOOR AROUND EQUIPMENT, BEHIND 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO MIXERS, SCATTERED REAR PREP AREA SHELVING ON TOP OF CUTTING BOARDS, IN REAR PREP AREA STORAGE ON FLOOR ON ROLLING CARTS AND FRONT PREP AREA COUNTERTOP. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 13 SMALL AND LARGE LIVE BLACK FLIES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BAKERY DISPLAY CASES, PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT, AND ON TOP OF EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MIXING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE AND ELIMINATE ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE OPERATING.
NOTED TORN GASKETS ON 3-DOOR COOLING UNIT CONTAINING EGGS AND MILK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.
NOTED LEAK ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOWEL USED TO MEND PIPING, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AS WELL AS BAKERY PREP THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNED-OUT BULBS IN BAKERY PREP AND INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
NOV 302022FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND DRYING PROVISION MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HANDSINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENTS (SUGAR, FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND COLD HOLD UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREA SHELVING, REAR PREP AREA DOORWAY, SHEET TRAYS ON ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM FOR STAFF. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BEHIND COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR.
OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2453627 DATED: 10/21/2020 NOT CORRECTED; #47 FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. #49 MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LARGE FLOOR MIXER, STORAGE RACKS, LOWER RACKS ON PREP TABLES, INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR, AND DRIED FOOD STAINS ON AIR CURTAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 MUST REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #55 MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
OCT 212020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LARGE FLOOR MIXER, STORAGE RACKS, LOWER RACKS ON PREP TABLES, INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR, AND DRIED FOOD STAINS ON AIR CURTAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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OCT 192020FAILED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT MULTIPLE HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT MULTIPLE HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED. (COMBINED WITH CITATION 6-301.11)
MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, AND IN CORNERS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIME WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ONSITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON STOVE IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LARGE FLOOR MIXER, STORAGE RACKS, LOWER RACKS ON PREP TABLES, INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR, AND DRIED FOOD STAINS ON AIR CURTAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM (65F)AND IN HANDWASHING SINK (69F) IN PREP AREA NEXT TO TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO A MINIMUM 100F, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. FACILITY GIVEN 2 DAYS TO RESTORE HOT WATER, BY 10/21/20
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOUR AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALLS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN .
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST RPALCE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JUL 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF INSIDE OF COFFEE CABINET,METAL AND WOOD LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE,GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND WALL UNDER MOPSINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE , MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLS AND TILES IN TOILETROOM AND PILLARS IN PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILETROOM
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
JUL 262018FAILED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE CENTRALLY LOCATED IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.(NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO SEPERATION OF ADJACENT DOOR TO SIDE STORAGE AREA .MUST SEAL OFF DOOR.
OBSERVED APPX. "1/2-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM,SIDES,CENTERS OF FRONT AND BOTH REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE RODENT ON FLOOR ON SALES FLOOR NEAR SHELVING UNIT AND LOWER WALL CABINETS,PREP AREA NEAR REAR DOOR NEXT TO OVEN,INSIDE ON LOWER LEDGE OF DOUGH MACHINE,TOOL STORAGE CABINET,IN SIDE STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACK AND ON STORAGE RACK DISH SHELF.APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS.ALSO APPX. 10 OR MORE SMALL FLIES FLTING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND SIDE STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/26/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF INSIDE OF COFFEE CABINET,METAL AND WOOD LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.
MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE,GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND WALL UNDER MOPSINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE , MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLS AND TILES IN TOILETROOM AND PILLARS IN PREP AREA.
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE.
MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILETROOM.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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