DEC 10
2024
PASS · 0 violations
LA Estrella Bakery, Inc.
Chicago Health Dept
3309 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2024.
9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2024.
Last inspected Dec 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
9
VIOLATIONS
31
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2024
Inspection history
DEC 19
2019
PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP/TOILET ROOM.
DEC 12
2019
FAIL 11 violations 5 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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-NO CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP/TOILET ROOM.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE OF PROOFING BOX,ON WALL,ON FLOOR AND AROUND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON & UNDER PREP TABLE.ALSO.APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/12/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND FRONT 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.
NOV 3
2016
PASS 1 violation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OCT 27
2016
FAIL 4 violations
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
NOTED WATER FLOWING FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO THE OTHER SINK THROUGH THE DIVIDER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BOTTOM DIVIDER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE U-JOINT OF BATH ROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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OCT 8
2015
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN INSIDE 2-DOOR EGG REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PBSERVED PEELING PAINT WALLS IN REAR OF PREP AREA BY BATHROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
DEC 3
2013
PASS 4 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL PACKAGED GOODS OFFERED FOR SALE, WITH THE SOURCE OF WHERE PRODUCT COMES FROM,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAINT RUSTY SHELVES REACH-IN FRONT COOLER AND PROVIDE HANDLE TO SAME COOLER,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN/REPAINT DUSTY/PEELING PAINT FROM FLOOR SURFACES,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PEELING PAINT SURFACES ON WALL IN KITCHEN AREA BY WINDOW, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ATTACHED TO WALL,
JAN 20
2012
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN COUNTER TABLE AFTER EACH USE
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN DUSTY FLOOR DAILY, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE ONE DESIGNATED STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY
DEC 3
2010
PASS 2 violations
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN KITCKEN BY PREP TABLE NEAR BREAD OVEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED FAUCET NOT EXTENDING TO ALL 3SINKS AT 3COMP.,ALSO SPRAYER ON SAME SINK LEAKING WHEN TURNED OFF,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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