Pass

Panaderia la Hacienda

3631 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629

Bakery ZIP 60629 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Dec 17, 2025

Panaderia la Hacienda was last inspected on December 17, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

December 17, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical7 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at hand wash sink in the prep area. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed food items in prep area stored uncovered. Instructed to provided food grade lids and/or coverings to prevent contamination.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils stored improperly directly inside of the food container. Instructed to store properly between usage.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving in the prep and dish wash areas. Instructed to move and provide shelving that is 6" from the floor to provide floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of food residue/debris on cooking equipment in the kitchen/prep area. Instructed to clean.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed water-stained and/or cracked ceiling tile panels in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to repair/replace.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed exposed and/or not tightly fitted ceiling/ceiling tile above the food prep area. Instructed to provide tightly fitted seal.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on exhaust ventilation in the wash room. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing handwash sink in prep area. Instd to provide handwash sink in prep area with hot/cold running water under city pressure. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water under city pressure, currently 74.8f. Premises has small (10gallon tank). Instd to provide sufficient hot water through out the premises (100f at handwash sinks, 110f at 3-compartment sink) priority violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room door (in prep area) not self closing. Instd to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

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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.