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NHU LAN BAKERY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

NHU LAN BAKERY 2612 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Bakery
August 13, 2025 Canvass License #1772039
9
Total Violations
1
Critical
8
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: SOME UPPER AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP NOTED WITH HANDLE INSIDE THE ICE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR WITH THE HANDLE INVERTED.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES OR CARDBOARD BOXES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ITEMS. RAW WOODEN PALLET USED AS ELEVATION UNDER THE REAR ICE MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE NON-ABSORBENT.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE COOLERS AND ON PREP AREA SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.----NEW UTILITY MOP SINK IN THE FAR REAR PREP NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE PEELING METAL TAPE FROM THE DOOR OF THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR BAKERY AREA AND THE PEELING PLASTIC ON THE NEW FAR REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING IN THE BAKERY AREA BEHIND THE MEAT MIXER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING IN THE BAKERY AREA BEHIND THE MEAT MIXER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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