MAR 18
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PANADERIA TORRES BAKERY.
YOUR CALL. 73/100
3111 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 18, 2025 · passed
6 of 8 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Dec 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DEBRIS/DIRT ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OCT 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
NOV 162016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 16
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HAS LEAK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 62015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 6
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FRONT LARGE MIXERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INPLACE BASE OF THE MIXERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
DEC 262014PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 26
2014
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
THE 3-DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA NOT WORKING AND IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE IT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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DEC 152014FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 15
2014
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORE ROOM NORTH EAST CORNER. THE REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED HAS A I/4 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR (WEST SIDE) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREA AND CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THE ESTABLISHMENT AND HAVE A RECIEPT UPON REINSPECTION.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ALL THE AIR VENTS ARE IN NEED OF 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
THE 3-DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA NOT WORKING AND IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE IT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
JUL 132012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 13
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 152011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK AT FAUCET AT MOP SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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