⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

LA PERLA TAPATIA BAKERY

4214 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639

Type: Bakery

Risk Level: Risk 2 (Medium)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Belmont Cragin

License #: 1698

18
Total Inspections
9
Passed
7
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 13, 2024 Inspection

August 13, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 5, 2024 Inspection

August 5, 2024• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING AND STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUC...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 16, 2022 Inspection

November 16, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE AND ON THE GASKETS OF THE BREAD PROOFER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND GA...

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 14, 2022 Inspection

November 14, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE AND ON THE GASKETS OF THE BREAD PROOFER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND GA...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 4, 2022 Inspection

November 4, 2022• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND COLD TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE BAKERY WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND 7 CHEESECAKES AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52F TO 54F...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 8, 2021 Inspection

October 8, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 1, 2021 Inspection

October 1, 2021• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 28, 2020 Inspection

January 28, 2020• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN UP ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVI...(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 24, 2018 Inspection

August 24, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A)(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATI...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 23, 2018 Inspection

August 23, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 12 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A)(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATI...(+11 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 13, 2018 Inspection

August 13, 2018• Canvass• 14 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A)(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAT...(+13 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 21, 2017 Inspection

November 21, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED 3 ROLLING RACKS IN MIDDLE OF BAKERY SHOWROOM FLOOR WITH A TOTAL OF 8 DOZEN...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 30, 2016 Inspection

March 30, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED, CAKES, JELLO, FLAN ETC., INST...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 17, 2015 Inspection

August 17, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 24, 2014 Inspection

March 24, 2014• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in prep area cooler, must properly date food items in prep are...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Feb 26, 2013 Inspection

February 26, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO BAKE GOODS DOORS, AND A DIPPER WELL TO HAND PACK ICE COOLER(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 13, 2011 Inspection

January 13, 2011• Canvass• 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)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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