LA PANADERIA CENTRAL BAKERY.
4348 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
12 of 16 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 42025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
4-501.12//NOTED DEEP CUTS AND STAINS ON CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO DELI PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 292025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOTED DEEP CUTS AND STAINS ON CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO DELI PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 212021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE ROLLING STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
SEP 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-203.12: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-302.12: MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL BULK ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
6-202.15: MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE REAR SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT ANY ENTRY OF PESTS.
3-304.14(B): MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
3-304.12(A): OBSERVED KITCHEN KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN THE FRONT PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE AND STORE UTENSILS THAT ARE IN BETWEEN USE IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION AND AWAY FROM ANY CONTAMINANTS.
5-204.12: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK THAT IS EASILY VISIBLE FOR INSPECTION.
6-201.16(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION GRATES COVERS ON CEILING. 6-501.12(A): OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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AUG 142017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,REPACKAGED DESSERTS AND BREAD CRUMBS
Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 2 & 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM ROLLING CARTS,FLOOR MIXERS,DOUGH MACHINE,CAN OPENER,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS & WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA .MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER FRONT 3- COMP SINK
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLDS AT FRONT AND REAR SCREEN DOOR
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA OVER PREP TABLE NEAR SWINGING DOORS.
MAY 182017PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,REPACKAGED DESSERTS AND BREAD CRUMBS.
MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 2 & 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM ROLLING CARTS,FLOOR MIXERS,DOUGH MACHINE,CAN OPENER,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS & WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA .MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER FRONT 3- COMP SINK
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES BEHIND DOUGH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLDS AT FRONT AND REAR SCREEN DOOR.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA OVER PREP TABLE NEAR SWINGING DOORS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
DEC 12016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR COOLER.
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE REAR CEILING AROUND THE COOKING,PROOFER AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CEAN. ALSO CLEAN REAR COOLER WALLS,FAN GUARD COVERS.
OBSERVED REAR HANDSINK RUNNING SLOW, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUN 202016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MANY CAKES OFFERED FOR SALE PRE-PACKAGED WITHOUT LABLES, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
OBSERVED PRE-SLICED HAM BEING STORED IN A GROCERY BAG NOT A PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE FOOD BAG,IE.BAGGIE,ZIPLOC.
OBSERVED REAR SLICER, AND FRONT COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
OBSERVED NO DRAIN BEARD ON REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO OBSERVED BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WORKING WITH OUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
AUG 272015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR PREPARATIUON AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
FOUND 2 LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
SEP 302014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TRAY CARTS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FRONT/REAR PREP AND IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT PREP//STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JUL 132012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
End caps not provided on light bulbs in rear. Instructed to install end caps on all bulbs.
Plumbers puddy inside front three compartment sink in middle. Instructed to remove toxic sealant.
JUL 62012FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Internal temperature of cooler at 52.3 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that all coolers must maintain 40 F or below. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, and service. Found 1 gallon of milk at 49.7 F, 10 lbs of Provolone Cheese at 58.8 F. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded. Value $45, 18 lbs. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water at both front and rear three compartment sinks, water coming up both left and right sides. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Also, front three compartment sink faucet does not reach all three compartments to properly wash and sanitize utensils. Instructed to replace faucet. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Bulk storage containers not labeled in rear. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.
Ventilation covers not front prep area. Instructed to detail clean covers.
End caps not provided on light bulbs in rear. Instructed to install end caps on all bulbs.
Sink stoppers not provided at rear three compartment sink. Instructed to provided sink stoppers. Plumbers puddy inside front three compartment sink in middle. Instructed to remove toxic sealant.
DEC 142010PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 STORAGE RACKS AND CARTS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT MOPSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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 REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
JUL 132010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL DRAINRACK/DRAINBOARD ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SANDWICH PREP TABLE FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, BY REAR EXIT DOOR, REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING PANELS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT, PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR PREP AREA, AND END CAPS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS AND PANS THAT DO NOT FIT IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH AND SANITIZE AND PROVIDE LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMODATE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT.
JAN 112010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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