NUEVO LEON BAKERY.

Chicago Health Dept

4062 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025).

16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2025.

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VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 3

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN RESTROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PAINT SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL IN BATHROOM WITHOUT BASEBOARD EXPOSING BRICK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENCLOSE WALL AND INSTALL BASEBOARDS

OCT 27

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 20

2020

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN A PIPE AND THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALSO, A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON THE SIDE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DISH DRYING RACK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER KNOB ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NOV 14

2018

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 30

2018

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES ALL STORAGE CABINETS AND SHELVES,REACH IN COOLERS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND UNDER LARGE OVEN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,GAPS AND HOLES ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE UP WALL TRIM IN PREP AREA NEAR SKY LIGHT .MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE GAS STOVE .MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE FROM PREMISES

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2230173 10/23/18 NOT CORRECTED #38- STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND ON TOP OF FISH TANK,FRONT STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR NEXT TO FILE CABINET,,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES NEXT TO FLOOR MIXER,LOWER LEDGE AND SHELVES OF PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK, TOOL STORAGE CABINETS,AT MOTORS AND ON TOP OF UNUSED OVEN ,ON FLOOR AT LARGE OVEN AND LEDGE OF OVEN,ON SHELF NEAR PLANTS AND STATUES IN CUSTOMERS SELF SERVICE AREA,ON OVERHEAD SHELF AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR NEAR SWINGING DOORS ON BOTH SIDES.ALSO OBSERVED 2- LIVE RODENTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLES AND RUNNING AROUND NEAR BACK DOOR,UNDER THE TABLE IN FRONT AREA WHERE I'M SEATED AT AND BEHIND LARGE OVEN,1- DEAD ON GLUE BOARD UNDER LARGE OVEN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND LIVE AND DEAD RODENTS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/30/18.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

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OCT 23

2018

FAIL 17 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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)

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FREEZER.MUST DATE MARK AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 125 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS,FISH TANK,FRONT STORAGE AREA IN BETWEEN ARTICLES,ON SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES IN BETWEEN BAGS,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,FLOOR MIXER,BEHIND,INSIDE AND ON TOP OF FURNANCE,ON TOP OF A 5- GALLON CONTAINER OF COOKING OIL,LOWER LEDGE AND SHELVES OF PREP TABLE,ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK,INSIDE OF UTENSIL AND TOOL STORAGE CABINETS,AT MOTORS OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT,FLOOR AT OVEN,INSIDE OF ELECTRICAL HOUSING CORDS AT CHEST FREEZERS,ON SHELF NEAR PLANTS AND STATUES IN CUSTOMERS SELF SERVICE AREA,TOILETROOM BEHIND TOILET.APPX.10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/23/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOOR AND MISSING DOOR LOCK ON FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING .

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MIXERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FOOD STORAGE CABINETS ,CHEST FREEZERS,PREP TABLES ALL STORAGE CABINETS AND SHELVES,REACH IN COOLERS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SPRING ON TOILETROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,GAPS AND HOLES ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE UP WALL TRIM IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD,IN BETWEEN WALLS AND ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE GAS STOVE .MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE FROM PREMISES.

OCT 31

2016

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 24

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT COOLERS, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST AND REAR FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO REPAIR REAR STORAGE WALL(HOLE).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMA NOT BEING USED.

NOV 10

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 3

2015

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 40 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE BACK CORNER BEHIND THE ORANGE OVEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 15 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE CORNER NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND ON THE CORNERS OF SAID ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED TORTILLAS FOR SALE WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL CONTAINING INFORMATION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN AND TORN GASKETS ON ALL OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INSIDE OF BOTH 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT ENTIRE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 8

2014

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 30

2014

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY (OVER 40) NOTED ON PREMISES. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. REAR EXHAUST FAN NOT RODENT PROOF, MISSING SLATS , OPEN TO AIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, PROVIDE PROPER 1/16 INCH MESH SCREEN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, SINKS, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES, AND STORAGE CABINETS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND PAINT ANY WORN SURFACES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS FOR LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER/UNECESSARY ARTICLES NOTED IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.

DEC 2

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY; CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE CEILING ABOVE THE MIXER AND WALLS BEHIND THE SINKS ARE WATER STAINED, CLEAN AND REPAINT THE CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

THE WIPING CLOTHS ARE LEFT IN THE SINK, SOAK THE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USE IN THE PREP AREA.

AUG 18

2011

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 11

2011

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL ON FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED OVEN,IN MOTOR OF OVEN,ON FLOOR UNDER PAPER CUP STORAGE,REAR STORAGE AREA WALLS HAS OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE EXTERIOR WALLS & CEILING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS & CEILINGS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/11/11. (SERIOUS 7-38-020).

Serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #278057 8/5/10 NOT CORRECTED.#33 MUST CLEAN & SANITIZE COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS,LARGE MIXERS,DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES,CARTS,STOVE,FRONT SERVICE AREA CABINETS.#34 MUST REPAIR FLOOR THRU-OUT PRODUCTION AREA,REPLACE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AREA & CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT,UNDER,BEHIND EQUIPMENT,AT CORNERS & ALONG WALLS.#35 MUST REPAIR WALLS & CEILINGS THRU-OUT PREMISES,PAINT WALLS & SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.#41 MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISES,CLEAN & ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SURFACES.

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.MUST CLEAN HOOD,FILTERS,STORAGE CABINETS,CAN OPENER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT & SINKS,PRESSOR,EXHAUST FAN,WINDOW SILLS.

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.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR HOLE IN TOILET ROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS,END CAPS & BURNT OUT BULBS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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.MUST REMOVE WASHING MACHINE,AIR CONDITIONING UNIT & OTHER ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD.

AUG 5

2010

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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, CHEST FREEZERS, LARGE MIXERS, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE, CARTS, STOVE AND FRONT SERVING AREA CABINETS.

Minor Sanitation

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 REPAIR FLOOR THRU-OUT PRODUCTION AREA, REPLACE FLOOR TILES FRONT AREA AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Minor Pest Activity

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 REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS THRU-OUT PREMISES, PAINT WALLS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

Minor 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. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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