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CENTRAL BAKERY

2218 N CALIFORNIA AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Bakery

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for 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
2169959

Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRAL BAKERY · 2218 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2071425

Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRAL BAKERY · 2218 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ON LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1970598

Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRAL BAKERY · 2218 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1966928

Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRAL BAKERY · 2218 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED MOLD AND THICK SLIM INSIDE THE EXPOSED VENTILATION UNIT INSIDE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION DRIPPING ONTO DOUGH WITH NO PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, PROVIDE PROPER COVERS FOR DOUGH AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 70 LBS OF DOUGH WORTH $100 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 25 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, SINK, SHELVES, BAKE EQUIPMENT AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEES INTO THE FOOD SERVICE CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. NOTED KNIVES AND SCRAPPERS STORED ON WALLS BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPPING AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND STORE ALL KNIVES AND SCRAPPERS IN A KNIVES RACK AND APPROPRIATE DESIGNATED AREA FOR STORAGE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT INCLUDING LID COVER, SHELVING RAGS, BAKING TRAYS, INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ETC WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT AND REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES ON FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD OF DEEP FRYER AND FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED AT THE REAR PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1442140

Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRAL BAKERY · 2218 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1442126

Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRAL BAKERY · 2218 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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 EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. NOTED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ONWALLS CEILING AND EQUIPMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. APPROXIMATELY 45 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/09/14 REPORT#1496473 NOT CORRECTED. (30)INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD AND TO MAINTAIN. (33) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE PROOFERS AND THE WALK IN COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN. (34) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AND TO MAINTAIN. (35) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN EXHAUST FILTERS IN REAR PREP AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 4-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO CEILING AT FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1496473

Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRAL BAKERY · 2218 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. ROSA ACEVEDO ARRIVED AT 9:15AM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (EGGS, MILK, ETC) ARE BEING SERVED AND/OR PREPARED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE PROOFERS AND THE WALK IN COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN EXHAUST FILTERS IN REAR PREP AND TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1387280

Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRAL BAKERY · 2218 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE PROOFERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING OF FOOD DEBRIS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1286110

Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRAL BAKERY · 2218 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
679983

Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRAL BAKERY · 2218 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSATION LINE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA REACH-IN COOLER, RESEAL INTERIOR WALL SURFACE OF REACH-IN COOLER SAME AREA, REPAIR HINGES TO BAKE GOODS IN SERVICE AREA, DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING AND PROVIDE HANDLES TO PROOFER

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT REAR PREP AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PROVIDE A EXHAUST FAN IN REAR BASEMENT AREA BATHROOM

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
481862

Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRAL BAKERY · 2218 N CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD PROTECTION ON MOP SINK AT FOOD STORAGE SIDE,AND REPAIR BROKEN TOILET SEAT IN NW BSMT.,ALSO REPAIR WATER DAMAGE CABINET BOTTOM UNDER HAND WASH SINK AT S.E BASEMENT AREA TOILET.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER,REACH IN COOLERS,DOUGH PROOFERS,DOUGH FRIER,FILTERS ABOVE FRIER,AND 3COMP.SINKS IN KITCHEN WITH STAINS AND BAKERY PANS WITH DEBRIS AND CHAR BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER FOOD CARTS IN KITCHEN BY ENTRANCE TO BSMT,AND FLOOR BY GREASE TRAP AT 3COMP.

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575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 5604.

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