Chicago
37
BEAT

LA Luna Bakery

5019 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 · Belmont Cragin · Bakery · Medium risk
BEAT
37/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
18
12 passed
Last Inspected
2023-02-23
Pass Rate
67%
5 failures
Score
37/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2023-02-23)
Failed 5 inspections (2023, 2022, 2019...)
Sanitation issues found across 26 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 26×
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other minor
2023-02-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-02-16 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED 3 UNCOVERED PELLETS OF RODENT BAIT IN BASEMENT WHICH WAS NOT IN BAIT STATION. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REMOVED PELLETS AND DISCARDED ...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PACKAGED FLAN CAKE AND JELLO FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH NAME OF BUSINESS, ADDRESS, NAME OF PRODUCT, NET QUANTITY, INGREDIENTS IF MORE THAN 2 AND ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON PACKAGED SUGAR BAGS IN REAR STORAGE, ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR, TOP OF BASEMENT STEPS AND BEHIND BASEMENT DOOR, UNDER REGISTER AREA AND ON TOP OF SHEET PAN WHERE...

2022-11-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKETS ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

2022-11-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS AND 15 LIVE ANTS INSIDE THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED ANTS INSIDE THE RIGHT BREAD PROOF ON THE FLOOR, AND FOUND MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE LEFT BREAD PROOF ON THE FLOOR, INSIDE THE FRYER, AND ON THE WOODEN DRY...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE FROM AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKETS ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BREAD PROOFERS AND ALONG THE EXTERIOR SIDES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED POOR LIGHTING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

2020-07-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP SOAP AT WASH BOWL SINK AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT WASH BOWL SINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP HAND DRYING PROVISION AT EACH WASHBOWL/ HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE...

minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON FOODS PACKAGED ON SITE IN THE 2 DOOR GLASS COOLER ON SALES FLOOR. FOOD PACKAGED IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SHALL BE LABELED AS SPECIFIED BY LAW. LABELS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD; A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; AN...

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE MIXING BOWL TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED MUST ELIMINATE MIXING BOWLS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS; OR REPLACE EXISTING SINKS WITH BASIN...

2019-08-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-08-20 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER OF THE JUICE PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE JUICE MACHINE, 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT, 2...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

2018-05-01 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

INTRIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER NEEDS CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN BASEMENT WASHROOM NEEDS CLEANING.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELD CAPS MISSING FROM LIGHTS IN FRONT OF OVEN.INSTRUCTED MANANGEMENT TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD CAPS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO REPAIR EXPOSED HANDSINK

2017-10-04 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED JELLO FLAVORED PRODUCTS, IN FRONT TWO-DOOR COOLER WITH NO LABELS OR DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PRODUCTS WHILE IN STORAGE. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CONDENSER FAN COVERS, IN WALK-IN COOLER, IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP, ON EXTERIOR OF ZUMEX ORANGE JUICE PRESSING MACHINE, IN FRONT PREP AREA. INS...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT BULB ABOVE BAKING DECK OVEN, IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN, AT FRONT EXPOSE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2016-06-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-06-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 12 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER REAR FLOUR STORAGE AREA, ALSO A HOLE IN THE WALL BETWEEN FLOUR STORAGE AND OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO FILL HOLE AND REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED CAKES, JELLO, BREAD FOR SALE WITHOUT LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE COFFEE BASKET ABOVE THE COFFEE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE WALL VENTS FRONT DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUAT/CLEAN.

2015-09-04 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DEEP FRYERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR PATIO AREAS.(MILK CRATES) MUST REMOVE.

2014-09-24 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS/SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP (JUICING) AREA.----------MUST FIX LEAKY FAUCET NECK (WITH TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT S...

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

2013-10-08 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WASHROOM IN THE IST FLOOR. CAULKING WORN OUT.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER AND ONE BURNER STOVE AND ALL TUBE CONNECTING TO THE DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FAN GUARD OF THE 2 (2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA)WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VENT IN BOTH WASHROOM,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BREAD CASE, AND ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.

2011-09-07 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2011-07-29 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-07-19 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FO...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CREVICES/GAP AT FLOUR/SUGAR STORAGE SHELVES AND PAINT.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND SUGAR/FLOUR STORAGE SHELVES AND IN BASEMENT FLOOR OR REPAINT.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP/OPENING ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NEEDS ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND REORGANIZING IN REAR AREA AND IN BASEMENT.

2010-05-06 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENT/EXHAUST , AROUND PIPES ...

minor Sanitation

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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS (WITH DUST ACCUMULATION) ABOVE PREP AREA IN REAR.

critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE ...

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