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BAKERY & GROCERY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

BAKERY & GROCERY (AKA: LA CENTRAL BAKERY) 2702 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO 60608 Bakery
March 27, 2023 License Re-Inspection License #2895994
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11 FOUND WHITE CAKE AND FLAN PRE-PACKAGED WITH NO LABELING LOCATED IN REACH SELF-SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE PROPER LABELING TO SELF SERVICE PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE SIDE OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTING DOORS AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-203.13 FOUND NO SERVICE SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11FOUND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11FOUND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections