Pass

Pan Baguette Bakery

8325 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652

Bakery ZIP 60652 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Oct 3, 2025

Pan Baguette Bakery was last inspected on October 3, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

October 3, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed light out near the camera across from the office space. Instructed to repair and maintain as a means of being able to clean and maintain space properly.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Pic without the city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain and maintain on-site at all times

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: The handwashing sink in the main prep area is not accessible; the apron in the basin of the sink and blocked by large rolling carts. Instd to have basin empty and handsink accessible at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No hand drying provision at handwash sinks in both prep areas. Instd to provide at all times. Paper towels provided during inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-30(c) see above for violation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers (spices, flour, sugar, etc.) not labeled with common names. Instd to label with common name and maintain

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers without any hair restraints. Instd to wear hair restraints and maintain at all times

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceiling tiles in the main prep area are not clean, and there is excessive accumulation of smoke stains and debris. To clean and maintain same

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The walls and base near the exit door in the main prep area are in poor repair, with worn and crumbling surfaces. Instd to repair same to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certfied manager on site while handling tcs foods (eggs, milk, etc.). Instd to have on site at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bottom areas of self serve bakery display cases in poor repair,( peeling). Must repair.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stain/soiled ceiling tiles in ceilings. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no adequate lighting inside walk in cooler. Must provide

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. All employees shall provide food handler training

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several openings and peeling paint on walls, smoke stained walls and ceiling tiles in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair/paint and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. All employees shall provide food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed to provide in a verifiable manner employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, FOR ALl READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST CLEARLY BE MARKED WITH THE DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in reach-in and walk-in coolers. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several openings and peeling paint on walls, smoke stained walls and ceiling tiles in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair/paint and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2184398 on 7-10-18:37- observed many bakery items cakes, flan, jello, bread crumbs, etc. Offered for retail sale no proper labels, common name, major food allergen, or respective ingredients. Instructed to provide proper labels. 55-observed water damaged ceiling tiles thru out premises, instructed to replace. Priority foundation 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. All employees shall provide food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012 , no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no writen procedures for employees to clean vomiting, or diarrheal, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking system, instructed to provide, for al ready to eat foods held for over 24 hours must clearly be marked with the date by which the food is to be sold by priority foundation 7-38-005,no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed many bakery items caked, flan, jello, bread crumbs, etc. Offered for retail sale no propper labels,common name, major food allergen, or respective ingredients. Instructed to rprovide proper labels. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed front counter (non food contact surface) worn, instructed to replace/reseal. Core violation.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles thru out premises, instructed to replace. Also clean ceiling light shield that is dusty. Core violation.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall behind 3, compartment sink with a black substance, instructed to clean, also repair wall behind mop sink(duct tape on wall, no duct tape), and fil holes in wal above and around the handsink in prep/dish area. Core violation.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food items (flour, sugar, etc) unlabeled in the prep area. Instructed to label all bulk food items.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed blown light bulbs inside of the front prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers with no hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain hair restraints while handling food.

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed jello,cake,rice pudding not labeled, instructed to provide. Label info. Given at this time.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint around rear windows, instructed to remove, and repaint. Also clean front light shields.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed one cracked light shield over rear oven, instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler info. At this time.

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Found no soap or hand drying device at the exposed hand washing sink. Instructed to stock sink with both and maintain. Found the exposed hand washing sink not accessible. Plastic top lids and floor mats were on top of it. Also, a tall rack with pastries on it was in front of sink. Instructed to have sink accessible at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Found the racks inside the walk in cooler and the can opener not clean. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners and under/around heavy equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Found the vents in the front in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Found water stained ceiling tiles in the toilet room, prep, front and side area by the office. Instructed to replace and maintain ceiling tiles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Found the toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to make door self closing and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found a leak at the base of the left (when facing sink) faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found weeds on both sides of the rear exit door. Instructed to remove and maintain to prevent possible pest harborage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear a hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain.

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean and sanitize the #10 can opener,grinder, also interior and exterior of rear proofer.need to clean walk-in cooler fan guard cover.need to clean east storage shelves in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean floor under flour storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean east wall behind storage shelves, need to clean ceiling tie tracks,and ceiling light shields. Need to remove peeling paint around rear windows.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.PREMISES PREPACKAGES CAKES, BREAD, DONUTS, PUDDING AND JELLO CUPS NO LABELS GIVEN COPY OF STATE LABELING, AND INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES NEED TO SEAL.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVENS, HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MICROWAVE, EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE PREP TABLE, MIXER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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. LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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. ADDITIONAL HANDSINK NEEDED IN DECORATING ROOM. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Improper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Provide same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor tiles missing in rear. Replace same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Provide proper ventilation above convection ovens.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.