Panaderia LA Central Inc
Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record
2024-10-25 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17 NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-10-22 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. TH...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED BROKEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY AND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE EMPLOYEE'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB PROTECTIVE COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUSLY CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/03/2021, REPORT # 2484464, AS FOLLOWS: #37: 3-302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #49: 4-601.11 C MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF A...
2021-02-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 9 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WEARING SOILED APRONS.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, TABLE & FLOOR MIXERS,SHELVING UNITS, REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,CHEST FREEZERS,DOUGH MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,FOOD STORAGE CONTA...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD & FLOUR DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN AND PROOFING BOX.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.
2021-02-03 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 16 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON REAR LEDGE OF FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR BEHIND AND NEXT TO WASH MACHINE AND FILE CABINETS,BEHIND REAR OVEN,ON FLOOR IN CORNER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RE...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN REAR DOOR FRAME.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WEARING SOILED APRONS.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED TONGS ON TRAYS USED FOR BAKED GOODS MUST STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AND DRAINING SLOW.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABLES, TABLE & FLOOR MIXERS,SHELVING UNITS, REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,CHEST FREEZERS,DOUGH MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ENCRUSTED BAKING WARE,PRESSOR,BAKERY DISPLA...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD & FLOUR DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN AND PROOFING BOX.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.
2017-12-22 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, DOOR GASKETS ON COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, STORAGE SHELVES, DISPLAY SHLEVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN SALES, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON SINK IN WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
2016-03-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-03-17 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 65 MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR ALONG EXTERIOR OF UNUSED OVEN. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN /SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2014-10-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, PROFFERS,AND STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE TRAYS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND PREP AND STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE RESTROOM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN SINK STOPPERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CONTINUE TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
2014-09-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 75 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR/SIDE STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, PROOFERS,STORAGE RACKS, NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE TONGS, AND TRAY'S.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE RESTROOM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MUCH CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
2013-07-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-06-17 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN REAR STORAGE AND BAKING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 50-55 DROPPINGS NOTED. OBSERVER FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR STORAGE AREA, FRYER AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN WASHROOM. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT IN CORNERS IN REAR ...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND STORING IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL PREP TABLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL REACH IN COOLERS, ALL REACH IN FREEZER, WALK IN FREEZER, THE DOOR HANDLES OF ALL EQUIPMENT ALL CONTACT SURFACES, ALL BAKING AND FRYER EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOV...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF SUGAR AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALL FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGH OUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN REAR FRYER AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION IN BATHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR AND CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY AND ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2012-01-13 Pass Complaint 7 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR PANELS OF ALL DEEEP FREEZERS IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INTERIOR GASKET OF WALK-IN COOLER INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND INTERIOR DOOR FRAME NOT MAINTAINED, EXPOSED INSULATION AND EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHEES. FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST DO SO.
2011-10-25 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2011-05-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES USING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES,...
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 PROVIDE LIDS FOR DRY STORAGE SUGER BINS. ALSO MUST REPLACE SOAP DISPENSER AT PREP SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND INSTALL P...
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