PANADERIA NUEVO LEON.

Chicago Health Dept

1634 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

11 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2021.

Last inspected Aug 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 3

2021

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL WITH THE PRODUCTS NAME.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO MOP SINK AS REQUIRED TO PROPERLY DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

DEC 24

2020

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE BAKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL SINKS, AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AT THE LOWER SHELF OF ALL PREP TABLES AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REMOVE.

FEB 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. REMINDED MANAGER OF THE NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/DISINFECTION RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES.

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CAKES, JELLO, RICE PUDDING, AND TACO SHELLS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS/ALLERGEN LABEL MISSING ON FOOD PREPACKAGED IN THE RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT, AS REQUIRED BY LAW 21CFR101 FOOD LABELING AND CFR317 LABELING MARKING DEVICES, AND CONTAINERS,.(ie. RICE PUDDING CONTAINS MILK ECT.), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL BOX FREEZERS WITH EXCESIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER IN REAR.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING FOR IN PLACE EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL INPLACE MIXERS, GRINDERS,AND BULK CONTAINERS THAT DO NOT FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, ALSO MISSING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED TILES, AND MAINTAIN.

APR 19

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 12

2017

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1734241 ON 3/16/16 WAS NOT CORRECTED: 30 - OBSERVED DESSERTS AND OTHER ITEMS (FLAN, TORTILLAS) FOR SALE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS. OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

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MAR 16

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED DESSERTS AND OTHER ITEMS (FLAN, TORTILLAS) FOR SALE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS. OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF RACKS AND EQUIPMENT WITH MINOR FLOUR AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE, WALK IN COOLER AND FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MINOR FOOD, FLOUR AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF DOUGH STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 4

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, ETC

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PASTRY DISPLAY CASES AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAK UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK. PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION LINE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL BULK CONTAINERS OF OIL, ICING, ETC OFF FLOOR. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

DEC 15

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LARGE BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL,UNUSED EQQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 26

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPLACE BROKEN SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL,UNUSED EQQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 4

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED SOME PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS PROPERLY LABELED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR JELLO, CHEESECAKE, AND TACO SHELLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED T0 FILL HOLE IN REAR WALL. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER, AND REPLACE WWATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN FRONT RESTROOM AND REPAINT, BASEMENT WEST WALL NEEDS PAINTING..

SEP 12

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS FLOUR, SUGAR, ECT. IN PREP AREA.

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. THE TWO REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS AND GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR AND DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.

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. CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE WALKIN COOLER HAS LARGE AMOUNT OF FOOD BUILDUP ON THEM. ALSO CLEAN THE TRAVEL RACKS AND LARGE FOOD CONTAINER. CL

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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ALL OVER IT.

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