SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LAESPIGA DE ORO BAKERY.

BEAT. 27/100

2456-2458 S DRAKE AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 24, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 5 of 15 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
85
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. TEST KIT PROVIDED AT END OF INSPECTION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON ALL TABLE BOTTOMS AND LEGS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON WALK IN COOLER FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 20
2022
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN COOLING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR WHERE TCS FOODS (MILK, EGGS) ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND PLACE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON INGREDIENT NAME(SUGAR, FLOUR) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH BULK INGREDIENTS WITH COMMON NAME.

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

OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (LARGE MIXERS, ETC. IN PLACE THROUGHOUT BAKING PREP AREA. MUST DEEP CLEAN ROLLING CARTS, AND STORED BAKING SHEET PANS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

DEC 13
2022
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH VALID FOODSERVICE SANITATION TRAINING.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN FOODSERVICE SANITATION TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN COOLING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR WHERE TCS FOODS (MILK, EGGS) ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND PLACE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON INGREDIENT NAME(SUGAR, FLOUR) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH BULK INGREDIENTS WITH COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR UTILITY ROOM (HOT WATER HEATER ROOM) SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREA AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (LARGE MIXERS, ETC. IN PLACE THROUGHOUT BAKING PREP AREA. MUST DEEP CLEAN ROLLING CARTS, AND STORED BAKING SHEET PANS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 17
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (LARGE MIXERS, ETC. IN PLACE THROUGHOUT BAKING PREP AREA. MUST DEEP CLEAN ROLLING CARTS, AND STORED BAKING SHEET PANS. MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND UNDER ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ON ALL VENTILATION FANS IN FRONT GROCERY SALE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2' GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF THRESHOLD AT REAR DELIVERY DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MIXERS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ENCRUSTED BAKING PANS

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELVES OF BAKED GOODS DISPLAY SHELVES,POP SLEEVES ON SALES FLOOR AND INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER,PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE ON SALES FLOOR NEAR CHIP DISPLAY,DAMAGED WALL NEAR LOCKERS,HOLE IN WALL IN FURNANCE ROOM,MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE 2- COMP SINK AND STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS ON SALES FLOOR AND WALK IN COOLER

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

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OCT 16
2018
FAILED
17 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2' GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF THRESHOLD AT REAR DELIVERY DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,SERVICE AREA,TOILETROOMS,PAPER GOODS ANF FOOD STORAGE AREAS,UNDER HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.ALSO APPX.125 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR NEAR SERVICE AREA HAND SINK,REAR PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS ,ON LEDGES OF ROLLING CARTS,FURNANCE ROOM ALONG WALL BASES,INSIDE OF FLOOR MIXER,ON FLOOR UNDER SHORTENING SHELF,ON FLOOR UNDER PAPER GOODS AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS,HALLWAY IN BETWEEN BUILDING ON WINDOW SILLS AND IN BETWEEN BOXES OF PAPER,UNDER TABLE IN SIDE STORAGE AREA,IN GARAGE AREA BEHIND UNUSED EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE APEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/16/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MIXERS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ENCRUSTED BAKING PANS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELVES OF BAKED GOODS DISPLAY SHELVES,POP SLEEVES ON SALES FLOOR AND INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER,PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE ON SALES FLOOR NEAR CHIP DISPLAY,DAMAGED WALL NEAR LOCKERS,HOLE IN WALL IN FURNANCE ROOM,MISSING WALL TILES ABOVE 2- COMP SINK AND STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND WATER FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP AREAS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,SALES FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS ON SALES FLOOR AND WALK IN COOLER.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 18
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE REAR MIXER'S, PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN SIDE COOLER STORAGE RACKS, AND DEFROST/CLEAN FRONT BOX FREEZER (EXCESSIVE ICE).

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE OVENS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED REAR COOKING AREA CEILINGS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED/DUSTY CEILING TILES, AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS(DUSTY) AND,LIGHT SHIELDS.

NOV 13
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED LARGE BINS CONTAINING CORNMEAL, BREADCRUMBS AND FLOUR WITHOUT LABELS INDICATING PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GLUE TRAPS WITH DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE CLOSET. MANAGER REMOVE SAID GLUE TRAPS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED ADEQUATE LIGHT NEEDED IN THE HALLWAY WHERE THE STORAGE RACKS ARE HELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED ON THE LIGHT BULBS OVER THE PRODUCE AREA AND ON THE LIGHT BULBS OVER THE BAKERY DISPLAY AREA, BOTH LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON BOTH OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 26
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (BEING USED FOR PROOFER) IN POOR REPAIR, UNFINISHED SURFACES AND NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

SEP 12
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

LIVE AND DEAD GERMAN ROACHES NOTED ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO AT LARGE OVEN. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO DO SO.

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

MISSING LIDS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. PROVIDE SAME.

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

ROLLING CARTS, INTERIOR OF ROLLING STORAGE CABINETS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER INNCLUDING LEGS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (BEING USED FOR PROOFER) IN POOR REPAIR, UNFINISHED SURFACES AND NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING GASKETS AT BASIN DRAINS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.

DEC 13
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE FLOORS ARE FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP, SCRUB THE FLOORS UNTIL THEY ARE CLEAN.

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

THE REAR BAKERY WALLS AND BASEBOARDS ARE DIRTY, HAVE GAPS AND THE CEILINGS ARE STAINED, CLEAN, SEAL AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN SANITARY CONDITION.

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

CLEAN OLD OCCASIONALLY USED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAINIT OR HAVE IT REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

DEC 6
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OVER 12 LIVE GERMAN COCKROACHES WERE FOUND UNDER THE CENTER ROTATING OVEN ACCESS PANEL AND AJOINING DOORWAY, AND 6 LIVE ORIENTAL COCKROACHES WERE FOUND IN THE DRAIN BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER. 3 LVE ANTS WERE FOUND ALONG THE RETAIL COUNTER BACK WALL. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND/OR SEAL THE GAPS, DRAIN AND OPENINGS WHERE THE INSECTS ARE LIVING.

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

THE BINS, RACKS, DOOR HANNDLES AND LIGHT SWITCHES ARE FULL OF DOUGH. CLEAN ALL SURFACES IN DETAIL AND MONITOR EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING.

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

THE FLOORS ARE FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP, SCRUB THE FLOORS UNTIL THEY ARE CLEAN.

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

THE REAR BAKERY WALLS AND BASEBOARDS ARE DIRTY, HAVE GAPS AND THE CEILINGS ARE STAINED, CLEAN, SEAL AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN SANITARY CONDITION.

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

CLEAN OLD OCCASIONALLY USED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAINIT OR HAVE IT REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

AUG 2
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, DISPLAY SHELVES AND DISPLAY TABLE.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEHIND EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

JUL 25
2011
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED SEVERAL TRAYS OF BAKED GOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY.OBSERVED BAKED GOODS ON TRAYS SITTING ON SHELVING UNITS & ON TOP OF DISPLAY CASES NOT COVERED.HAD MANAGER TO STORE BAKED GOODS INSIDE OF DISPLAY CASES.MUST PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS7-38-005A).

CRITICALPest 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 75 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,LAUNDRY ROOM UNDER MOP SINK,ON FLOOR NEXT TO FURNANCE,IN FRONT STORAGE AREA UNDER DISPLAY UNITS,IN BREEZEWAY UNDER & BETWEEN CRATES & WINDOW SILLS,ON FLOOR & SHELVING UNITS IN UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA.ALSO 25 OR MORE LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND & ON WALLS, IN GARBAGE CAN IN REAR STORAGE AREA,MEN'S TOILET ROOM,10-15 LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR NEAR BAKERY DISPLAY UNITS,REAR PREP AREA.ALSO DEAD MOUSE ON TRAP UNDER DISPLAY SHELF IN FRONT STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DEAD RODENT & DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/25/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY & NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE & POST.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).

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

Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, DISPLAY SHELVES AND DISPLAY TABLE.

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEHIND EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

SEP 1
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, DISPLAY SHELVES AND DISPLAY TABLE.

MINORSanitation
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 FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEHIND EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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