MAR 18
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA CENTRAL BAKERY.
BEAT. 25/100
2422 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 18, 2025 · passed
Failed 4 of 11 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jul 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 112025FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 11
2025
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND SERVED (MILK, CREAM). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE ANTS IN RESTROOM IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ANTS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOUBLE GRAY DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO HAVE 1/2 IN GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOORS TIGHT FITTING FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON BOTTOMS OF TABLES AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR RESTROOM DOOR TO BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED UNISEX RESTROOM TO HAVE BROKEN LID ON COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA ALONG PERIMETER BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHLEVING, ESPECIALLY AROUND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENT ABOVE CASHIER AREA COVERED IN DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DEC 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND SINKS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED NEAR THE BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR, FLOUR, AND OTHER STORAGE CONTAINER STORED UNDERNEATH THE PREPPING TABLE IN BAKING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE TWO SHELVES IN THE BAKING AREA TO HAVE CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKETS ON THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE HOOD BAFFLES IN THE BAKING AREA TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BAFFLES OF THE HOOD IN THE BAKING AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND TABLETOP EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO HAVE A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TO NOT HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECPTACLE IN THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AND BAKING AREA TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND BAKING AREA.
DEC 82016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA OPPOSITE TO THE OVENS.
DEC 12016FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 1
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. OBSERVED BREAD STORED ON ROLLING RACKS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CUSTOMER AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. ALSO, OBSERVED TRAYS OF DESSERTS STORED UNCOVERED ON THE COUNTER NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE ROLLING RACKS AND TRAYS AT MY REQUEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE WASHROOM OUTSIDE OF THE CAKE DECORATING AREA AND IN THE CAKE DECORATING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1596253 ON 12/18/15 NOT CORRECTED: 30 - PREPACKAGED CAKES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS. 33 - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION: BASINS OF ALL SINKS, LEGS WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF DONUT FRYER AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. 36 - LIGHT OUT IN PREP AREA. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS. ADVISED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF BEVERAGE COOLER, PREP TABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE MIXERS IN THE EAST FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE CAKE DECORATING AREA AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA OPPOSITE TO THE OVENS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
THE WASHROOM DOOR THAT OPENS INTO THE CAKE DECORATING PREP AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THIS DOOR.
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DEC 182015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 18
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREPACKAGED CAKES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WORN CAUKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SURFACE NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. ADVISED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. GASKETS IN PROOFER AND WALKIN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, TORN, NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. HINDGES ON PROOFER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION: BASINS OF ALL SINKS, LEGS WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF DONUT FRYER AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN AND OR MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR DONUT FRYER.FLOOR UNDER DONUT FRYER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP. ADVISED MUST REPAIR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBERVED MISSING WALL TILE NEAR BOILER FOR EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED EXHAUST FAN WITH EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR NEAR DONUT FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT OUT IN PREP AREA. MISSING LIGHT SHEILD AND END CAPS. ADVISED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN SAME
DEC 152015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 15
2015
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND SINK ON WEST SIDE OF PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NO HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY. SEVERAL RACKS OF BAKED GOODS UNCOVERED, ON ROLLING RACK IN CUSTOMER AREA. SEVERAL TRAYS OF BAKED GOODS UNCOVERED ON COUNTER. INSTD TO PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005A
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREPACKAGED CAKES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WORN CAUKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SURFACE NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. ADVISED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. GASKETS IN PROOFER AND WALKIN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, TORN, NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. HINDGES ON PROOFER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION: BASINS OF ALL SINKS, LEGS WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF DONUT FRYER AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN AND OR MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR DONUT FRYER.FLOOR UNDER DONUT FRYER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP. ADVISED MUST REPAIR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBERVED MISSING WALL TILE NEAR BOILER FOR EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED EXHAUST FAN WITH EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR NEAR DONUT FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT OUT IN PREP AREA. MISSING LIGHT SHEILD AND END CAPS. ADVISED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN SAME.
JUN 132014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT 50.0 F UPON INSPECTION. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHIN WALK IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. WALK IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES WHILE CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. UNIT REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD ACCUMULATION OF FLOUR AND DOUGH BULDUP ON LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL FREE STANDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD IN WALK IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OPBSERVED GREASE ACCUMLATION ON FILTERS ABOVE DOUGHNUT FRYING STATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED LIGHT SWITCH TO WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR LIGHT SWITCH AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT IN BAKERY DISPLAY ROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.
OCT 162012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP IN IT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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