⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

CUENCA'S BAKERY & GROCERIES

4229 W MONTROSE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641

Type: Bakery

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Portage Park

License #: 1619464

21
Total Inspections
14
Passed
2
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 21, 2025 Inspection

March 21, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE AND FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 29, 2024 Inspection

March 29, 2024• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES T...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 15, 2023 Inspection

March 15, 2023• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED HOT SAUCE WITH NO LABEL INFORMATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 15, 2022 Inspection

July 15, 2022• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 4, 2021 Inspection

June 4, 2021• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A ...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 18, 2019 Inspection

December 18, 2019• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PREMISES SERVES BREADS AND PASTRIES, SANDWICHES...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 20, 2018 Inspection

September 20, 2018• Complaint• 11 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PR...(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 5, 2017 Inspection

December 5, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 27, 2017 Inspection

November 27, 2017• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INS...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2017 Inspection

February 3, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COOKED READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WAL...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 9, 2016 Inspection

May 9, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Observed to go containers improperly stored right side up on shelves in the ki...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 18, 2015 Inspection

June 18, 2015• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 15, 2014 Inspection

December 15, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE (PROPANE) GAS GRILL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE OUT OF PREMISE....

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 5, 2014 Inspection

December 5, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1459955 ISSUED ON 05-21-2014. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - I...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 21, 2014 Inspection

May 21, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, METAL STO...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 8, 2013 Inspection

November 8, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BUILD UP OF EXCESSIVE ICE IN REACH IN FREEZER, FRONT DINING AREA. MUST DEFROST AND DETAIL CLEAN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 30, 2013 Inspection

January 30, 2013• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DIRT BUILD UP UNDER 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS ON GROCERY SIDE OF PREMISE. MUST CLEAN. P...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 30, 2012 Inspection

January 30, 2012• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer, must date and label...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 21, 2011 Inspection

June 21, 2011• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 23, 2011 Inspection

February 23, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 8, 2010 Inspection

April 8, 2010• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original conta...(+3 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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