GRECIA'S BAKERY.

Chicago Health Dept

2644 W 51ST ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).

9 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Nov 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 7

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING.

OCT 19

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 16 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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)

Serious Sanitation

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)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TOWEL BEING USED TO STOP UP SINK MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 25

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED TWO WOMEN WITHOUT FOOD HANDLING TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 9

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 8

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLER WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. CORRECT SAME.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO RECORDS, LOGS IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.

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DEC 18

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 10

2014

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Serious Facility Condition

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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 17

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DISPLAY UNIT IMPROPERLY DESIGNED, MISSING PROPER DOORS. PROVIDE SAME OR REMOVE UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTERIOR OF SOAP DISPENSER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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 9

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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