Pass

Pineda's Bakery

5148 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Bakery ZIP 60632 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Dec 9, 2025

Pineda's Bakery was last inspected on December 9, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

December 9, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical1 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.

    Official wording (code 3)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving in the kitchen next to walk in cooler. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records for all food handlers at all times.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

      Inspector’s note: Observed misbranded and unwholesome indiviually packaged containers of tres leche cake displayed and being offered for sale in display case on sales floor. Observed pre printed date of 01/17/18 with sell by date of 1/15/18, has been covered with black marker and re labeled with handwritten date of 1/17/18 , sell by 1/24/18 now on packages, which is past expiration date. Misbranding of such is prohibited. All product discarded and denatured at ths time. 10lbs $25 value. Violation 7-38-005b critical.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature during storage. 1 dozen eggs at improper temperature of 58.1f in walk in cooler. Eggs discarded and denatured at this time. Apprx 2lbs $3 value. Instd to maintain proper temperature of 40f or below at all times. Violation 7-38-005a critical.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Whole tres leches cake in display case without label. Instd to properly label. Individial packaged cakes labeled without ingredients in english. Instd to correct and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Metal stem thermometer missing for food handlers. Provide same.

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair the sink stopper levers at the 3 compartment sink so that they can all hold water in the basins.

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 12/15/14 report 1512993 not corrected: 32 observed splash guards needed on each side of exposed handsink. Install and maintain splashguards.

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink with excessive leak at pipe underneath. Instd to repair pipe free of any leaks. Citation issued 7-38-030 critical.

    • 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: Over 50 live small flies flying in rear by storage room and in toilet room. Instd to eliminate all flies, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Recommend to contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (eggs, milk). Instd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 12/15/14 report 1512993 not corrected: 30 all prepackaged food must be labeled. Label all food that is packaged with date, ingredients, name of establishment. (gelatins, rice pudding, pastries, etc). 32 observed splash guards needed on each side of exposed handsink. Install and maintain splashguards. 34 observed floors unclean in the following areas: floor of walk in cooler, floor of walk in freezer and floor under and hehind all shelving and large equipment, along walls and in corners. Clean ans maintain floors. 35 observed ceiling vent in bakery above food with heavy dust accumulation. Clean and maintain ceiling vent. 35 observed wall of service area of bakery with peeling paint. Restore wall to a smooth easily cleanable surface and maintain. 36 observed inadequate lighting within walk in cooler. Replace or repair light and maintain. No chemical test kits

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling above proofers, ovens not clean, stained from exhaust. Instd to clean ceiling, remove stains, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light out in walk-in freezer. Replace same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room door not self-closing. Instd to correct same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly in sanitizing solutions.

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: All prepackaged food must be labeled. Label all food that is packaged with date, ingredients, name of establishment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed splash guards needed on each side of exposed handsink. Install and maintain splashguards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors unclean in the following areas: floor of walk in cooler, floor of walk in freezer and floor under and hehind all shelving and large equipment, along walls and in corners. Clean ans maintain floors.

    • 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 in bakery above food with heavy dust accumulation. Clean and maintain ceiling vent.

    • 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 of service area of bakery with peeling paint. Restore wall to a smooth easily cleanable surface and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting within walk in cooler. Replace or repair light and maintain.

  7. 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: Door handles of ovens, coolers, and all dispensing utensils for dry storage not clean. Instd to clean same 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: Walls in prep area not clean, splashed with food debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Employees personal belonings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: The bulk food containers in the bakery not labeled. Instructed to label them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The gaskets around the reachin freezer doors are in poor repair they are ripped and torn. Instructed to repair or repair them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the mixers, prep tables, travel carts and the reachin coolers have food debris all over them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floors throughout premises along the walls and in the corners and under the heavy equipment has dust and food debris all over them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal all the holes in the walls throughout premises so no insect or rodent harborage. Clean all the ceiling vents throughout premises thick with dust and dirt on them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the two vents in the toilet room they have dust buildup on them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in the prep area. Instructed to clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.

  9. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM,3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED & HANDLED.HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED 1 HOUR LATER.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS COOLER,LOOSE CEILING VENT COVER.

    • 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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR MIXERS,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES,PRESSOR,REACH IN COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE CABINETS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WINDOW SILLS.

    • 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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

    • 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.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL ON SALES FLOOR.FINISH PAINTING CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS WHERE NEEDED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.