Monterrey Bakery was last inspected on February 10, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
February 10, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed bulk items in non-original containers not labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all bulk ingredients with common name and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed build-up of food residue on bulk item containers, sides, and insides of coolers. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk items in non original containers not labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all bulk ingredients with common name and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 100 mouse droppings scattweed throughout the facility in the following areas: behing and on the side of the oven, under shelving and equipment, on sides of storage bins, behind the cooler, inside the walk-in cooler under shelves, on the bottom shelf where equipment is stored near three compartment sink. Instructed the person in charge to remove all mouse droppings and sanitize all areas, and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of food residue on bulk item containers, sides, and insides of coolers. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive unused items stored in the basement area on the floor. Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain all items at least six inches from the floor at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at the time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that valid original city of chicago foodservice sanitation manager certificate is required on site at all times food is being prepared or served. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health in policy. Instd to provide employee health policy in place and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain same. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwash signage at handwash sinks. Instd to provide signage.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Refrigerated cakes not properly labeled or dated. Refrigerated, ready to eat tcs food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Worn wood surface on bottom of prep table. Instd to seal and maintain same.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Missing covered receptacle in toilet room. Instd to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter/ununsed equipment in outisde rear. Instd to remove all and maintain area clean. Ceiling through out with worn and stained surface. Instd to paint and maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Missing outlet cover in toilet room. Floor drain cover missing in basement. Instd to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Employees without food handler training. Instd to obtain and maintain verification on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector’s note: Observed spoiled foods in the walk-in cooler being used for pastries and cakes. Observed moldy strawberries and cream cheese stored in the walk-in cooler. Management voluntarily discarded 35# of food worth $50. Critical violation 7-38-005b.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Facilities do not maintain proper temperature. The walk-in cooler has an air temperature of 46.5f. The cooler is used to store potentially hazardous foods such as milk and eggs. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 40f. Critical violation 7-38-005a.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures inside of the walk-in cooler. Observed milk at 54.5f, eggs at 53.2f, and cream cheese at 47f. Management voluntarily discarded 40# of food worth $75. Critical violation 7-38-005a.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed plastic containers of gelatin not labeled with name of product, a list of ingredients and name and address of manufacturer. Must label containers of gelatin.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the prep tables, mixers, food storage containers in the bakery prep area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Worn caulking with black mold like substance at inbetween wall and 3-compartment sink. Instd to replace same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Worn surfaces on toilet room door. Instd to clean and paint same.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
10 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed 5 large racks containing multiple sheet trays of bakery items uncovered open to public in middle of store. Instructed that all bakery items must be inside cases with doors preotercted from public at all times. Manager removed racks and food during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005 (a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed food packaged on site without proper label. All packaged food items need to be proerly labeled.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed door of display case in disrepair and repaired with duct tape. Duct tape must be removed and door must be repaired or replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Remove all cardboard as shelf liner. Cardboard is prohibited and all surfaces need to be non absorbant smooth and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the following areas unclean: shelving in front service area, interior and exterior of reach in freezer in basement, interior of refrigator in front window.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floor of walk in cooler unclean with dirt accumulation. Floor must be cleaned in detail and maintained in a sanitiary condition.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed wall and light switch within employee restroom unclean. Must clean wall and lightswitch and maintain in a sanitary condition.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vent within washroom with heavy dust accumulation. Clean and maintain vent.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer within reach in refrigerator near front window. Install and maintain thermometer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed bakery racks stored outside in rear of premises. All bakery related items must be stored indoors and be protected. Remove racks from outside and store indoors after they have been properly washed and sanitized or remove completly from premises.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of coolers including doors and rubber gaskets not clean. Clean same and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler floor under and behind wire racks not clean, food debris. Clean same and maintain. Basement floor along wallbase and in corners not clean, dust, spiderwebs. Instd to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls behind front line not clean and with worn surfaces. Instd to clean and paint.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Found 25-30 mice dropping 0n floor in the rear area. Also the front door has a one inch gap at the bottom of the door not tight fitting or insect or rodent proofed. Call your pest control tech to come here and service this establishment. Serious citation given 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The grease trap under the 3- compartment is starting to rust. Instructed to remove the rust and clean and paint it.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the prep area, rear area, and in the basement alon the walls and in the corners has dust buildup. Also remove and clean up the poison bait.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: North wall in the prep area has a one inch hole located under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair it.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Some light shields in the prep area are missing. Instructed to provide shields and end caps.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior of proofer not clean. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Basement floor not clean. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Toilet room door not clean. Clean same. Basement ceiling not clean. Clean same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer inside walk-in cooler and front reach in cooler.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 21 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.