LATIN AMERICAN BAKERY.
3736 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 14 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 112020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE DRAIN LINES BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BELOW THE STOVE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
OBSERVED THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM DOOR WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM DOOR.
SEP 172019FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MIDDLE REPACKAGING / PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OR REMOVE AIR CURTAINS FOR ACCESSIBILTY TO ADJACENT HAND SINK.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ROLLING CARTS,CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,FLOOR MIXERS,PREP TABLES,DOUGH MACHINE.MUST DEFROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER.
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND GREASE BUILD UP AT OVEN .
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ,IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT,OFFICE AND OFFICE TOILET ROOM.
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT AND LIGHT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA, LIGHTSHEILDS NEEDED IN SAME AREA.
Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON PREP TABLE,ON LEDGE NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,INSIDE OF BREAD CABINET IN REAR PREP,MOTOR AND LEDGE OF FRONT UNUSED GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,BEHIND LARGE CABINETS NEAR REAR DOOR,OFFICE/HOT WATER TANK AREA ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN OFFICE AND TOILET ROOM.ALSO.EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/17/19.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
SEP 102019FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DAIRRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MIDDLE REPACKAGING / PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 11-COOKED BREAD PUDDING CAKES AT 45.7F,47.7F,48.9F,50.7F INSIDE OF REAR GLASS COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DOSCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.45LBS.$99.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES WITH.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON & UNDER PREP TABLE IN MIDDLE PREP AREA,ON WALL LEDGE AND WALL OUTLET UNDER PREP TABLE,INSIDE OF CABINET NEAR SIDE DOOR,ON FLOOR BEHIND GLASS REACH IN COOLER,MOTOR AND LEDGE OF FRONT UNUSED GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,BEHIND LARGE CABINETS NEAR REAR DOOR,OFFICE/HOT WATER TANK AREA ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/10/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF SOUTH EAST DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ROLLING CARTS,CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,FLOOR MIXERS,PREP TABLES,DOUGH MACHINE.MUST DEFROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ,IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
SEP 142018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-201.11 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.
2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER.
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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MAY 222017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Prep table lower shelving had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floor tiles that were damaged/broken in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
JAN 212016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE.
NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE PLASTIC BAGS IN THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE ON THE SHELVES. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 92015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LININGS ON STOVE BOTTOM IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACK INSIDE UPRIGH REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
MUST CLEAN SHELVING COUNTER BOTTOMS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
OBSERVED DAMAGE AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT SELLING AREA AND IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINATIN.
WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUN 172014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND TINFOIL ON SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND THE CONDENSER LEAKING INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COLD DRINKS COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DIRT BUILDUP INSIDE THE 1 DOOR STAR BRAND COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 142013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE BROKEN WOODEN SHELVING BOARDS WHERE THE FRENCH BREAD IS STORED AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF FOOD EQUIPMENTS,STOVE,LARGE OVEN,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS ETC.
2 LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
FOOD HANDLER WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.
JUN 222012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILE REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND CLEAN FLOOR IN UNUSED BASEMENT AREA
MUST REPAINT WALL REAR KITCHEN AREA BY PREP TABLE
DEC 162011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,STOVE AREAS.
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.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN KITCHEN AREAS,PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS IN A DESIGNATED AREA
DEC 72011FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING,MISSING SINK STOPPER,LOW WATER PRESSURE.MUST REPAIR SAID SINK TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,STOVE AREAS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IS DIRTY,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MISSING SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FRONT WEST SERVICE AREAS.
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.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN KITCHEN AREAS,PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
NOV 82010PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL WITH ESTABLISHMENT NAME AND ADDRESS AND FOOD NAME ON PREPARED FOOD CONTAINERS(SOFRITO)MADE BY ESTALISHMENT FOR SELL TO PUBLIC.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LININGS ON STOVE TOP,AND REPAIR INSIDE DOUGH MIXER BOWL BADLY WARNED OUT AND RUSTING.ALSO MUST REMOVE PAPER TOWEL AND HOLDER ON 3COMP.SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED ALSO TO PROVIDE SCREEN ON FRONT SIDE DOOR ENTRY TO MIDDLE PREP AND HOLDING COOLING AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING COUNTER BOTTOMS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.TOILET BOWL IN REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA,AND MICROWAVE OVEN INSIDE AND OUTER WALLS NEEDS CLEAING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR WITH DEBRIS IN STAFF TOILET AND UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE & PREP AREAS AT REAR PREPS.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND STOVE UNDER HOOD WITH STAINS,AND SEAL OPENING ON WALL AROUND ELECTRIAL OUTLET BEHIND WARMER AT FRONT.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS AT REAR ABOVE PREP TABLE.
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 PROVIDE EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT BAKERY PREP AREA,AS TOILET SINK AT REAR IS TOO FAR FROM PREP AREA,FOR PROPER HAND WASHING OF FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES.
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