El Original Acambaro Bakery Inc
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2025-12-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED 8 DOOR WOOD DISPLAY CASING ON north SIDE OF FACILITY WITHOUT DOOR HANDLES TO ACCESS BAKED GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL BAKING PANS, ROLLING CARTS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY CASES, BUTCKETS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS, AND STAND IN PLACE EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN ORDER TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AS WELL AS FRONT SELF SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.
2025-12-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETERS ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 20 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE SPACE IN CORNERS NEAR BAIT BOXES, UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS CONTAINING LARGE BAGS OF FLOUR AND IN CORNERS SURROUNDING STORED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.REMOVE DROP...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED 4 ROLLING CARTS STORED IN FRONT OF PREMISE IN SELF SERVICE AREA CONTAINING READY TO EAT ASSORTED BAKED GOODS UNCOVERED ON DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC AND MAINTAIN. AT THIS TIME ...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 8 DOOR WOOD DISPLAY CASING ON north SIDE OF FACILITY WITHOUT DOOR HANDLES TO ACCESS BAKED GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ALL BAKING PANS, ROLLING CARTS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY CASES, BUTCKETS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS, AND STAND IN PLACE EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN ORDER TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AS WELL AS FRONT SELF SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.
2021-05-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA
2021-05-21 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 36- DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS 48.2F-49.1F,6LBS. SLICED HAM 51.7F.24 OZ. HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM 52.0F, PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41....
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 52.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER TO FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIO...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED FLOOR MIXER & FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MIXER,REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK AND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOPS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS FROM DUST BUILD UP.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN BAKED GOODS DISPLAY CASE.
2019-12-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
**NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
**NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE THE PROOFER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE THE DISPLAY CASES MISSING END CAPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE END CAPS OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
2016-10-17 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDSINK NEEDS CLEANING AT REAR. MIXER EXTERIOR NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FLOUR BUILDUP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER REACH IN COOLERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CEILING VENT COVER AT WORK AREA HANGING NEEDS TO BE PROPERLY AFFIXED TO THE CEILING. FRONT COUNTER EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD NHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET
2014-12-11 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE PROOFERS AND THE WATER TRAT TO DRIP TRAY NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN.
2013-12-09 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2012-12-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, MILK, ETC). MUST HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
STORAGE SHELF OF PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
2011-11-02 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
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