FEB 23
2023
PASS · 0 violations
LA LUNA BAKERY.
Chicago Health Dept
5019 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2023.
18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2023.
Last inspected Feb 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
VIOLATIONS
54
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 16
2023
FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
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 ON SITE.
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.
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 COOKIE CUTTERS WERE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 15
2022
PASS 1 violation
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.
NOV 8
2022
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 STORAGE SHELVES NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED POOR LIGHTING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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.
JUL 7
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
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.
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 VIOLATION 6-301.11 FOR CITATION.
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 ACCURATE NET QUANTITY; AND THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER OR PACKER AND DISCARD DATE. MUST CORRECTLY LABEL ALL ITEMS IN DISPLAY COOLER.
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 BASINS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL MIXING BOWLS/UTENSILS; OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD (AND DEMONSTRATE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MIXING BOWLS/UTENSILS.
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AUG 27
2019
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 20
2019
FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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, 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE DISPLAY SHELVES IN THE RETAIL AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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.
MAY 1
2018
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTRIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER NEEDS CLEANING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN BASEMENT WASHROOM NEEDS CLEANING.
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.
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
OCT 4
2017
PASS 4 violations
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.
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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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.
JUN 30
2016
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 22
2016
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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.
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.
SEP 4
2015
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND DEEP FRYERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR PATIO AREAS.(MILK CRATES) MUST REMOVE.
SEP 24
2014
PASS 3 violations
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.
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 SINK.-------MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET INSIDE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM.
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.
OCT 8
2013
PASS 5 violations
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
SEP 7
2011
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 29
2011
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 19
2011
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
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. FOUND 9 LIVE ROACHES IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES (4 UNDER SUGAR/FLOUR STORAGE SHELVES, 2 INSIDE WASHROOM AND 3 INSIDE PROOF BOX). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST SEAL AND PAINT CRACKS AND CREVICES OF RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CREVICES/GAP AT FLOUR/SUGAR STORAGE SHELVES AND PAINT.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NEEDS ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND REORGANIZING IN REAR AREA AND IN BASEMENT.
MAY 6
2010
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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.
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 AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE AND ALSO MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE REAR AREA (NOTED SOME LITTER, DRIED LEAVES, UNUSED MILK CRATES ETC).
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