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PANADERIA IRAMUCO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

PANADERIA IRAMUCO 1339 W 18TH ST, CHICAGO 60608 Bakery
June 27, 2025 Canvass License #2977380
6
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. FOUND MIXER, PREP TABLE WITH OPEN FOOD ITEMS STORED ON TOP, AND AN OVEN IN MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), CITATION ISSUED
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DISHWASHING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT BASINS BEING SET UP TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER: A THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST ALWAYS BE SET UP WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. The manager IMMEDIATELY HAD the EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3-compartment sink TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE USING CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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 #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK AND SMALL DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR AN FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD ITEM AND MAINTAIN.
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 #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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: OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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