MAR 28
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PANADERIA GUATEMALTECA, INC..
YOUR CALL. 74/100
4363 N MILWAUKEE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 28, 2023 · passed
10 of 14 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Apr 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE THE MIXERS, AND THE HOLDING CABINET.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REAPIR THE LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTER.
FEB 72022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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.
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.
JAN 42021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
APR 22020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 2
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MISSING DISINFECTANT FOR NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND DEAD THREE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALLD RY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
UNISEX WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.
APR 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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 VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS TRAPPED ON GLUE BOARDS IN BASEMENT UTILITY MOP SINK STORAGE AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRONT BREAD/PASTRIES DISPLAY CASE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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NOV 162017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
FEB 172017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 17
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
MAY 262016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 26
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
OCT 192015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED TO STORE BREAD PROPERLY IN WASHABLE, COVERED CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD STORAGE /PREP AREA. ALL BREAD DISCARDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
* 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 PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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.
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.
JUL 222014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 22
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
MAY 212013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 21
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
CONTAINERS OF FOOD NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY METAL TABLE IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE OR PAINT TABLE.
FEB 182011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 18
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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
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
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
MAY 52010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 5
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unncessary articles stored in basement tool room. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
APR 262010FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 26
2010
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 to remove activity though-out premises, detail clean and sanitize all area. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Bulk storage containers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label all container.
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.
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.
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.
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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