Pass

Hernandez Bakery Sweet Creations

4242 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Bakery ZIP 60632 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Dec 24, 2025

Hernandez Bakery Sweet Creations was last inspected on December 24, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

December 24, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed knives and spatuals stored in between wall and pipe in front food prep area. Instructed to provide proper storage for utensils.

    Official wording (code 44)

    Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  • 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 storage for containers and lids in rear prep area near 3-compartment sink. Instructed to remove and provide proper storage for items.

    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 accumulation of dust on walls and wall bases in rear prep area. Observed food splatter on walls in rear prep areas. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency in all areas.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed unused items in rear storage area not in use. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical4 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 a verifiable employee acknowledged healthpolicy and maintain on site. 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 in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies effective against norovirus. 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 where 3-compartment sink located. Instd to install handwash sink in same area with 100f-120f under city pressure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing food temperature measuring device. Instd to provide and maintain priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing chemical test strips for chlorine. Instd to provide and maintain priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Missing service sink (utility/mop sink). Instd to provide and maintain under city pressure.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: No dumpster or contract on site for licensed garbage disposal. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.