La Central Bakery

March 11, 2025 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • no certified food manager on dutycritical
    Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
    code 1Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND SERVED (MILK, CREAM). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 2Priority
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE ANTS IN RESTROOM IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ANTS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOUBLE GRAY DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO HAVE 1/2 IN GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOORS TIGHT FITTING FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST.
    code 38
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON BOTTOMS OF TABLES AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 49
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: OBSERVED UNISEX RESTROOM TO HAVE BROKEN LID ON COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE OR REPAIR. • OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR RESTROOM DOOR TO BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA ALONG PERIMETER BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHLEVING, ESPECIALLY AROUND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED VENT ABOVE CASHIER AREA COVERED IN DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 12, 2019: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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