Chicago
74
YOUR CALL

Panaderia Guatemalteca, Inc.

4363 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Bakery · High risk
YOUR CALL
74/100

Mostly clean — 10 of 14 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
14
10 passed
Last Inspected
2023-03-28
Pass Rate
71%
1 failure
Score
74/100
YOUR CALL
13 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-03-28
Failed 1 inspection (2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 9 inspections
Other issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 28×
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature minor
2023-03-28 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE THE MIXERS, AND THE HOLDING CABINET.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REAPIR THE LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTER.

2022-02-07 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATION.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEAD INSETS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

2021-01-04 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED PASTRY PUFF STORED IN THE COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF PREMISES, NET CONTENTS, AND INGREDIENTS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED POTS ON KITCHEN STORAGE SHELF NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF BAKING ROLLING CARTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENTS IN BASEMENT MOP SINK AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED AT LEAST 6"INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2020-04-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MISSING DISINFECTANT FOR NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND DEAD THREE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALLD RY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

UNISEX WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.

2019-04-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AT FRONT SERVICE MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UN...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SALSAS,TAMALES) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PRE-PACKAGED PASTRIES OFFERED FOR SALE AT FRONT SHELF MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED I.E.NAME OF FOOD,NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS,INGREDIENT LIST,MAJOR FOOD "ALLERGENS",BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS,SAFE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOL...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS TRAPPED ON GLUE BOARDS IN BASEMENT UTILITY MOP SINK STORAGE AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS STORED ON SHELF ABOVE THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRONT BREAD/PASTRIES DISPLAY CASE AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HRABORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

2017-11-16 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11-FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. MUST REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

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

6-201.11-MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND BEHIND THE OVEN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2017-02-17 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL PRE PACKAGED BREAD, PASTRIES, SWEET ROLL,RAW BEANS FOR SALE WITH COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS.PANS, TRAYS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE/DOWN,INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH COOLER BROKEN,RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM BROKEN/CRACKED. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2016-05-26 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

Found plastic wrap covering large mixer. Instructed to remove plastic wrap so mixer can be properly cleaned. Must maintain.

minor Pest Activity

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

Found refrigerator not in use in basement. Instructed to remove unnecessary equipment from basement to prevent pest harborage.

2015-10-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS OF OLD DRIED BREAD STORED IN THE BASEMENT IN OPEN CONTAINERS OF USED EGG CASE BOX'S AND OPEN, UNCOVERED LARGE POT. MANAGER STATES OLD STALE BREAD IS SOLD TO A SPECIFIC CUSTOMER. INSTRU...

serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION AND ARRIVED THIRTY MINUTES LATER. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARE...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR STAND MIXERS FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. STORED BAKING SHEETS WITH OLD USED PARCHMENT PAPER LINER. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AFTER EACH USE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

2014-07-22 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED UNUSED 2 BURNER PROPANE GAS STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

2013-05-21 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

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

CONTAINERS OF FOOD NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY METAL TABLE IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE OR PAINT TABLE.

2011-02-18 Pass Canvass
3
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. INTERIOR COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. FLOOR THRUOUT CORNERS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WASHROOM FLOOR UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. WALLS WITH PEELING PAINT MUST REPAINT

2010-05-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

Storage racks and stored equipment in basement not cleaned. Instructed to remove food debris, detail clean and sanitize and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Unncessary articles stored in basement tool room. Instructed to remove all unused articles.

2010-04-26 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

Evidence of rodent and insect activity on premises. Observed lives gnats appoximately 5 in prep area around three compartment. Also, founds rodent activity-mice in basement in all corners and behind stock appoximately 35-40 mice droppings. Instructed...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Bulk storage containers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label all container.

minor Sanitation

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

Paper towel dispenser not next to exposed handsink-appoximately five feet away. Instructed to install dispenser next to sink.

minor Sanitation

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

Prep tables, cutting boards, bulk storage containers, equipment and utensils, sinks, oven and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Pest Activity

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

Floor behind equipment and along walls in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove pest activity.

critical Pest Activity

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

Several openings noted in walls in basement. Instructed to seal all openings and holes to prevent any rodent activity. Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean all covers.

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