DEC 23
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL ORIGINAL ACAMBARO BAKERY INC.
BEAT. 39/100
2108 W 51ST ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 23, 2025 · passed
Failed 2 of 10 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Nov 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
DEC 42025FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 4
2025
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN PREMISE FREE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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 PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED FOOD FROM SAID AREA AND STORED IN REAR PREP CASING. MUST MIANTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
MAY 282021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 28
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA
MAY 212021FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 21
2021
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX. 8LBS. 36-DOZEN $103.
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.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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 ON OR AFTER 5/21/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.
DEC 312019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 31
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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OCT 172016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 17
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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
DEC 112014PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 11
2014
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
DEC 92013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 9
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
DEC 312012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 31
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* 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.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →