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LA CENTRAL BAKERY

2702 W CERMAK RD · Chicago, IL 60608

Bakery

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LA CENTRAL BAKERY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2572805

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CENTRAL BAKERY · 2702 W CERMAK RD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2402214

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CENTRAL BAKERY · 2702 W CERMAK RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVEDNO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BAKERY ITEMS BAGGED/PACKAGED FOR RETAIL SALE WITHOUT LABLES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN INSIDE THE FRYER DOOR.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO UTILITY MOP/SERVICE SINK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, ALSO UNDER EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. THE WALL(WEST) IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: FOUND THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DATED 11/24/2019 NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b) NO CITATION ISSUED

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2352219

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CENTRAL BAKERY · 2702 W CERMAK RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BAKERY ITEMS BAGGED/PREPACKAGED FOR RETAIL SALE WITHOUT LABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO UTILITY MOP/SERVICE SINK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA NOT CLEAN.ALSO UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. THE WEST WALL IN FRONT SERVICE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2345675

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CENTRAL BAKERY · 2702 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVEDNO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPERATURE OF EGGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ONSERVED BAKERY ITEMS BAGGED/PACKAGED FOR RETAIL SALE WITHOUT LABLES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTIVE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN INSIDE THE FRYER DOOR.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR THE CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO UTILITY MOP/SERVICE SINK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, ALSO UNDER EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. THE WALL(WEST) IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING VENT DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST. ALSO CLEAN THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT SALES AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1946908

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CENTRAL BAKERY · 2702 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BAKERY PRE-PACKAGED OFFERED FOR SALE WITHOUT LABLES, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR MIXER, TABLE,AND GRINDER PREP AREA IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST SMALL BOX FREEZER (EXCESSIVE ICE.)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WALL IN POOR REPAIR BY HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TOREPAIR. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILE BY DOUGH ROLLER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1946583

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CENTRAL BAKERY · 2702 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:UNDER AND BEHIND OVENS,IN CORNERS UNDER 3 COMP. SINK, BEHIND SMALL BOX FREEZER, AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME/NOR ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME WHEN BAKERY ITEMS ARE PREPARED ANDSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, CLASS INFO. PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BAKERY PRE-PACKAGED OFFERED FOR SALE WITH OUT LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR MIXER/TABLE/GRINDER PREP AREA IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO DEFROST/ CLEAN SMALL BOX FREEZER(EXESSIVE ICE).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS LISTED ABOVE WHERE MICE DROPPINGS WERE NOTED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WALL IN POOR REPAIR BY HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILE BY DOUGH ROLLER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1578660

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CENTRAL BAKERY · 2702 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROPERLY INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW DEVICE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1578324

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CENTRAL BAKERY · 2702 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF NEAR SHORTENING BOXES IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SINK IN BASEMENT WASHROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WASTE PIPE AND BEHIND DOOR IN BASEMENT WATER HEATER ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT REAR PAPER STORAGE AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND INSIDE ROLLING CART IN REAR BASEMENT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND PALLETS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER ALONG STAIRWAY IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1493975 ON 8-25-14 38-INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL/MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROPERLY INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW DEVICE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1493975

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CENTRAL BAKERY · 2702 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN THE BAKING PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS AND END CAPS OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL/MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1493632

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CENTRAL BAKERY · 2702 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-45 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES I.E. BEHIND,AROUND THE CHEST FREEZER,NEAR THE FRONT UNUSED MIXER STORED AT CORNER,INTERIOR FLOOR VENT NEAR THE CUSTOMER BREAD DISPLAY AREAS.ALSO,THE REAR SCREEN DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST PROOF SAID SCREEN DOOR,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR LID AT THE CHEST FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE BAKING PREP AREA,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF CABINETS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,DEEP FRYER,OVEN,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF CUSTOMER BREAD DISPLAY CASES ETC.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN THE BAKING PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS AND END CAPS OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL/MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1151900

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CENTRAL BAKERY · 2702 W CERMAK RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CURRENT/VALID CITY OF SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES 3 LECHES CAKE IN COOLER 39.9*F AT THIS TIME. NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT/AND OR CURRENT VALID SANITATION CERTIVFICATE SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012a.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CONTINUE TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CONTINUE TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT AND REAR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1151875

Location recorded for this inspection · LA CENTRAL BAKERY · 2702 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING, RINSE, AND SANITIZING BAKERY UTENSILS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER 3 COMPARTMENT SET UP AND PROPER CHLORINE 100 PPM.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 90 MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT, NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR IRMA MENDOZA IT EXPIRED IN 2012 NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF REGISTRATION FOR CLASS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/REAR FREEZER. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BAKERY UTENSILS, IN PLACE MIXERS ALSO. CLEAN FRYER INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR, AND BAKERY FLOOR ALSO UNDER THE OVEN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN WALLS REPAINT WALLS AND FILL ALL HOLES 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. CLEAN CEILING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NEED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT AND REAR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT RESTROOM. NEED SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK.

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    PassInspected
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    Pass with ConditionsInspected

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