DEC 12
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA CENTRAL BAKERY V.
BEAT. 27/100
4124 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 12, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
4 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Jun 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE, AT START TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED/HANDLED AND SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPORIMATELY 2:40PM. INSTRUCTED THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITAION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION HOURS WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED/HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSIL STORED IMPROPERLY STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING AT LIGHRT FIXTURE IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WASHROOM CEILING LIGHT IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 142023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN REMOVE ALL DRIPPINGS , CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTEROR OF STORAGE CABINETS INCLUDING DOOR TRACKS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MISSING COVER ON TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM
APR 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NO BARRIER FOR BAKERY GOODS ON ROLLING CART AND BEING OFFERED FOR SELF SERVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY SURFACE ON GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHT OUT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
NOV 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MISSING ON CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE PRE PACKAGED CAKESS:. (B) LABEL INFORMATION SHALL INCLUDE: (1) THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, OR ABSENT A COMMON NAME; AN ADEQUATELY DESCRIPTIVE IDENTITY STATEMENT; (3) IF MADE FROM TWO OF MORE INGREDIENTS, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT, INCLUDING A DECLARATION OF ARTIFICAL COLORS, ARTIFICAL FLAVORS AND CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES, IF CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. (3) AN ACCURATE DECLARATION OF THE NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTIN WHEN NOT IN USE.
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NOV 182019FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 18
2019
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
10 BOXES OF EGGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55.0F-59.9F. 30 DOZEN EGGS IN EACH BOX (TOTAL 300 DOZEN EGGS). APPROX 100 LBS, $300 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MISSING ON CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE PRE PACKAGED CAKESS:. (B) LABEL INFORMATION SHALL INCLUDE: (1) THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, OR ABSENT A COMMON NAME; AN ADEQUATELY DESCRIPTIVE IDENTITY STATEMENT; (3) IF MADE FROM TWO OF MORE INGREDIENTS, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT, INCLUDING A DECLARATION OF ARTIFICAL COLORS, ARTIFICAL FLAVORS AND CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES, IF CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. (3) AN ACCURATE DECLARATION OF THE NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTIN WHEN NOT IN USE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MISSING CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION (CHLORINE). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 92017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 9
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FRONT COFFEE MACHINE NOT CLEAN ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REAR OVENS/PROOFERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN FRONT RESTROOM, AND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE NEW DRY WALL NOT SEALED IN THE MENS RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. IN BAKING AREA NEED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING. ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REPAIR WALL AROUND THE MOP SINK.
OCT 282015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 28
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND STORAGE. OBSERVED 6 ROLLING RACKS ON DISPLAY FLOOR WITH NUMEROUS TRAYS OF BAKERY ITEMS/PASTRIES UNCOVERED AND NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. ALSO NOTED 4 TRAYS OF ROLLS/PASTRIES ON COUNTERTOP NEXT TO CASHIER AND COFFEE STATION NOT COVERED OR PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINTAION. INSTD TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN REAR BY WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, WITH CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT. REPAIR SAME. REPAIR WALLBASE IN MENS TOILET ROOM.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
FEB 252014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 25
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND MAINTAINED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LARGE REAR PREP TABLE WITH CHIPPED PAINT ON LEGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, PAINT, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HAND SOAP DISPENSER MOUNTED ON WALL ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED PROOFER GASKETS DAMAGED ON BOTH COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BULK FOOD IN FRONT SELF SERVICE DISPLAY CASES WITH NO SELF CLOSING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DOORS.
FEB 182014FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 18
2014
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED BAKERY RACKS IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA AND TRAYS WITH FOOD ON THEM WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD FOR SALE AND ON DISPLAY FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED WITH SNEEZE GUARD OR OTHER PROTECTIVE BARRIER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED REAR DOOR WITH QUARTER INCH GAPS ALONG THE TOP AND SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE THAT THE DOOR IS INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED WALL VENTILATION FAN IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT AN INTERIOR SCREEN OR COVER AND VISIBLE GAPS ALONG OUTSIDE COVER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SCREEN OR COVER TO ENSURE THAT VENTILATION FAN IS INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND MAINTAINED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LARGE REAR PREP TABLE WITH CHIPPED PAINT ON LEGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, PAINT, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HAND SOAP DISPENSER MOUNTED ON WALL ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED PROOFER GASKETS DAMAGED ON BOTH COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BULK FOOD IN FRONT SELF SERVICE DISPLAY CASES WITH NO SELF CLOSING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DOORS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FRYER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILUP IN LOWER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND MULTIPLE ITEMS IN FURNACE CLOSET AND OFFICE ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE NEXT TO OVEN WITH CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/SEAL WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK WITH GAPS ALONG BOTTOM EDGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO WORKING VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A VENTILATION SYSTEM. OBSERVED A LEAKING DRAIN PIPE AT HANDSINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET SPOUT ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 182013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALL AT PREP TABLE NEXT TO OVEN IN KITCHEN. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER. SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH HANDSINKS IN WASHROOMS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HAVE SHIELDS BUT NO END CAPS; PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION FAN IN WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING; REPAIR FAN.
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