NOV 7
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GRECIA'S BAKERY.
YOUR CALL. 60/100
2644 W 51ST ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 7, 2025 · passed
6 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jul 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KNIVES AND OTHER COOKING UTENTILS STORED IN BETWEEN WALL AND RACK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE OF UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED WALLS AND FOOD DEBRIS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN CORNER ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING.
OCT 192022PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO ITEMS FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT BEING SANITIZED AT 2 & 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS AT 0.0 PPM'S. OBSERVED A MALE AND FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING UTENSILS AT 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH A SOAPY TOWELS AND A BOWL OF WATER INSIDE OF SINK BASINS RINSING WITH WATER AND STORING DISHES ON SHELF AND USING UTENSIL TO SEPERATE DOUGH.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS PROPERLY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST ELEVATE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE CONTAINERS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERRVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TOWEL BEING USED TO STOP UP SINK MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MIXER,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SOME DISPLAY UNITS,ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ROLLING CARTS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA AND FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT OF PROOFING BOX,HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE AT FRONT WINDOW.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED JELLO, CAKES, AND PUDDING NOT PROPERLY LABELED FOR RETAIL FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME OF ITEM, NET QUANITY, INGREDIENTS LIST, NAME AND ADDRESS OF BUSINESS AND MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE PROOFER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED TWO WOMEN WITHOUT FOOD HANDLING TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 92017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED REAR PROOFER NOT MAINTAINED, RUBBER GASKETS TORN AROUND THE DOORS OF THE PROFFER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR MICROWAVE, AND COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN HEATER ROOM, AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED REAR CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/RESEAL. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND IN HEATER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
OCT 82015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 8
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLER WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. CORRECT SAME.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO RECORDS, LOGS IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.
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DEC 182014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 18
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD DRY STORAGE SHELVES NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BAKING SHEETS USED FOR BREAD. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED AND WASHABLE AND CLEANABLE. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED VAPORIZER FOR BREAD RISING LOCATED ON WEST REAR KITCHEN LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. MACH NINE MUST BE REPAIRED SO THAT THERE IS NO LEAKING CONDITION. MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED VAPORIZER FOR BREAD RISING LOCATED ON WEST REAR KITCHEN LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. MACHINE MUST BE REPAIRED SO THAT THERE IS NO LEAKING CONDITION. MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REAR WASHROOM DOOR UNCLEAN. DOOR NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED IN SANITARY CONDITION.
DEC 102014FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 10
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS FOUND AT 48.3 F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD FOUND WITHIN REFRIGERATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REFRIGERATION UNIT TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1305419 DATED 9/17/13 NOT CORRECTED :#32 DISPLAY UNIT IMPROPERLY DESIGNED, MISSING PROPER DOORS, PROVIDE SAME OR REMOVE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BETWEEN HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD DRY STORAGE SHELVES NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BAKING SHEETS USED FOR BREAD. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED AND WASHABLE AND CLEANABLE. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED VAPORIZER FOR BREAD RISING LOCATED ON WEST REAR KITCHEN LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. MACH NINE MUST BE REPAIRED SO THAT THERE IS NO LEAKING CONDITION. MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REAR WASHROOM DOOR UNCLEAN. DOOR NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED IN SANITARY CONDITION.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NOT EASILY FOUND. THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE AN OBVIOUS PLACE WHERE THEY ARE EASY TO READ AND CAN CHECK THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE REFRIGERATORS REGULARLY. MAINTIAN.
SEP 172013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 17
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DISPLAY UNIT IMPROPERLY DESIGNED, MISSING PROPER DOORS. PROVIDE SAME OR REMOVE UNIT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF SOAP DISPENSER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. CLEAN INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF TOILET ROOM DOORS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
RE ATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.
JUL 92012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 9
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR/REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKET AT THREE DOOR FREEZER. CLEAN SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL HOLES AROUND ALL PIPES GOING INTO CEILING ABOVE FRYER IN PREP AREA AND AROUND PIPES UNDER ALL HANDSINKS. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
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