Pass

Durangos Bakery, Inc.

4348 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Bakery ZIP 60632 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Dec 4, 2025

Durangos Bakery, Inc. was last inspected on December 4, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

December 4, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Observed small gap in wall in rear toilet room. Instructed to seal to prevent entry of pests.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical11 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 signed employees health policies. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a gray hard epoxy on divider press equipment to seal broken base not sure if food grade. Must remove or provide documentation that states it's food grade or remove.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label repackaged baked goods with info given on display for sale. Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must store personal items(shoes and purses) in a designated area and not under prep tables.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on 3- door glass reach in cooler.must eliminate crates used for food storage in basement and provide adequate shelving units.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn cutting board.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on blade of table can opener.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No written procedure for proper washing, rinsing, sanitizing of large dough mixer on site. Instructed to provide and maintain on site.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in rear prep area,large hole in wall leading to basement,damaged wall near large equipment,damaged upper wall leading to rear walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls throughout prep areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement closet and storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide ventilation hood over large double oven and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handlers training for all employees. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 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: No procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No written procedure for proper washing, rinsing, sanitizing of large dough mixer on site. Instructed to provide and maintain on site.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  4. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 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: No procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No handwash sink in rear prep area. Instd to provide handwash sink with hot/cold running water under city pressure in same area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No written procedure for proper washing, rinsing, santizing of large dough mixer on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

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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.