La Panaderia Central Bakery

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

Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour, sugar, & salt). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12//noted deep cuts and stains on cutting board attached to deli prep cooler. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted deep cuts and stains on cutting board attached to deli prep cooler. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor underneath rear food storage shelving. Must clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the rolling storage racks with food debris on them.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor under the 3 compartment sink in the front food prep area.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-203.12: must provide thermometers inside all coolers. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: must provide labels for all bulk items out of the original container.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: must provide a tight fitting seal on the rear screen door to prevent any entry of pests.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14(b): must store wiping cloths in buckets of sanitizing solution in between use.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12(a): observed kitchen knife stored in between the front prep tables. Must remove and store utensils that are in between use in a clean, dry location and away from any contaminants.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: must provide a backflow prevention device on the mop sink that is easily visible for inspection.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.16(a): must detail clean the ventilation grates covers on ceiling. 6-501.12(a): observed dirt/debris on the floor and shelves of the basement. Must remove dirt/debris, detail clean, sanitize, and maintain areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,REPACKAGED DESSERTS AND BREAD CRUMBS

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 2 & 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM ROLLING CARTS,FLOOR MIXERS,DOUGH MACHINE,CAN OPENER,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS & WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA .MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER FRONT 3- COMP SINK

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLDS AT FRONT AND REAR SCREEN DOOR

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA OVER PREP TABLE NEAR SWINGING DOORS.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers,repackaged desserts and bread crumbs.

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

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate grocery store bags used for food storage and provide food grade bags.must repair or replace worn door gaskets on front 2 & 3 door reach in coolers.must remove foil from wall in front prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from rolling carts,floor mixers,dough machine,can opener,fan guard covers in walk in coolers,walk in cooler shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from floor in prep areas & walk in coolers.must repair or replace broken floor tiles in front & rear prep area .must grout floor under front 3- comp sink

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall tiles behind dough machine.must clean debris from walls and ceilings in walk in cooler.must adjust thresholds at front and rear screen door.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields in rear prep area over prep table near swinging doors.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace slow drain at front prep area hand sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor in basement

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear prep table not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.also clean interior of 3 door cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear prep area and storage floor not clean, instructed to clean under and around all equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear ceiling around the cooking,proofer area not clean, instructed to cean. Also clean rear cooler walls,fan guard covers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear handsink running slow, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed many cakes offered for sale pre-packaged without lables, instructed on proper labeling.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pre-sliced ham being stored in a grocery bag not a proper food grade container, instructed to provide food grade container, or food grade food bag,ie.baggie,ziploc.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear slicer, and front coffee machine above coffee basket, not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean walk-in cooler storage shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no drain beard on rear 3 compartment sink, instructed to provide. Also observed basement prep area without a hand sink, instructed to provide.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed employees working with out food handler certificates, instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler info. At this time.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at rear preparatiuon areas. Must clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Found 2 lights not shielded at rear preparation areas. Must provide light shields.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain tray carts and storage racks with excessive food debris and white mold like build-up inside walk in cooler in rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout front/rear prep and in basement prep/storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide working drain stoppers at (2) 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and reorganize basement prep//storage area to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: End caps not provided on light bulbs in rear. Instructed to install end caps on all bulbs.

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

Inspector’s note: Plumbers puddy inside front three compartment sink in middle. Instructed to remove toxic sealant.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water at both front and rear three compartment sinks, water coming up both left and right sides. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Also, front three compartment sink faucet does not reach all three compartments to properly wash and sanitize utensils. Instructed to replace faucet. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Bulk storage containers not labeled in rear. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation covers not front prep area. Instructed to detail clean covers.

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

Inspector’s note: End caps not provided on light bulbs in rear. Instructed to install end caps on all bulbs.

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

Inspector’s note: Sink stoppers not provided at rear three compartment sink. Instructed to provided sink stoppers. Plumbers puddy inside front three compartment sink in middle. Instructed to remove toxic sealant.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS AND CARTS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT MOPSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide metal drainrack/drainboard above three compartment sink at front prep area. Instructed to relocate sandwich prep table from three compartment sink at front prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean walls and ceiling inside walk in cooler, by rear exit door, replace water stained ceiling panels in basement storage area

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean light shields thru-out, provide light shields at rear prep area, and end caps at front and rear prep

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide sprayer at three compartment sink. Instructed to remove large pots and pans that do not fit in three compartment sink to wash and sanitize and provide larger three compartment sink to accomodate items. Instructed to repair leaks at faucet at three compartment sink at front.

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

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

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

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