DEL REFUGIO BAKERY

5005 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · Bakery

10 inspections

1. Canvass Re-Inspection22 janv. 2026

   0 infraction

2. Canvass15 janv. 2026

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • Obstructed hand wash sink, found several food carts placed Infront of hand sink preventing access to it, Instructed manager to keep hand wash sink unobstructed for proper hands washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • Additional hand wash sink is needed in main prep kitchen, only one hand wash sink is provided in front small kitchen. Instructed to install.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • Found 10 rat droppings in rear food storage room along wall base, Instructed to eliminate rodent's activity, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • Food handlers not wearing hair restraints in main food production area, instructed to wear.
3. Canvass Re-Inspection18 déc. 2025

   0 infraction

4. Canvass Re-Inspection17 déc. 2025

   2 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 120 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNITS, FRONT SERVICE AREA, MAIN PREP AREA ON PREP TABLE SHEVING NEAR PRODUCTS, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, BASEMENT TOILET ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS IN BETWEEN SPEED RACKS, INSIDE CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A).
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-602.13 OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... PREP TABLES, STAND IN PLACE FLOOR MIXERS, ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR OVENS, ROLLING CARTS AND SPEED RACKS THROUGHOUT, BAKING PANS AND BREAD DISPLAY CASES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILT UP DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SURFACES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
5. Canvass Re-Inspection15 déc. 2025

   5 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED MISSING DISCARD DATES ON GELATIN LOCATED IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. LABELS WERE ATTACHED TO ITEMS.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • STILL FINDING RODENT ACTIVITY IN FRONT SERVING AREA, KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA. OVER 100 DROPPINGS OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • FOUND NO LIDS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... PREP TABLES, STAND IN PLACE FLOOR MIXERS, ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR OVENS, ROLLING CARTS AND SPEED RACKS THROUGHOUT, BAKING PANS AND BREAD DISPLAY CASES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILT UP DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SURFACES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF TRASH, FLOUR, FOOD DEBRIS, CLOTHING AND OTHER MISECELLANE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANTIIZE TO PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR RODENTS AS WELL AS FEEDING SOURCE. MUST MAINTAIN.
6. Canvass9 déc. 2025

   14 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS DRINKING FROM CAN COKE AND OPENED COFFEE MUGS STORED ON BAKERY TABLE WHERE ITEMS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD EMPLOYEES A COVERING OR LID ON BEVERAGE TO BE CONSUMED IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM EXPOSED FOOD, EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED AT AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TESTING INTERANL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS (MILK, EGGS, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED MISSING LABELS ON GELATIN LOCATED IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED RODENT INFESTATION ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION .OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 500 OR MORE SMALL AND LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS AS FOLLOWS... UPON ENTRANCE OF FACILITY IN CORNERS UNDER SHELVING RACKS CONTAINING PREPACKAGED BREAD, ON ALL PIPING CONNECTED TO PLUMBING FIXTURES, UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP SCATTERED THROUGHOUT SHELVING IN BETWEEN WORKING MATERIALS STORED ON SAID SHELVES, ALONG SIDE OF ROLLING CARTS/SPEED RACKS CONTAINING READY TO EAT FOODS TRHOUGHOUT PREP, ON FLOOR IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, SCATTERED ON SHELVES WHERE VEGETABLE OIL, RICE AND OTHER INGREDIENTS ARE STORED ALONGSIDE OF ALL STAND IN PLACE MIXERS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,INSIDE TOILETROOM SURROUNDING TOILET, UNDER MOPSINK AND IN CORNERS, IN REAR STORAGE AREA INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, SCATTERED ON WOOD RISER STORING UNOPENED FLOUR, ALONG FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE/STORAGE SPACE IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLS AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN SAID SPACE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 3O SMALL AND LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT ON PLUMBING FIXTURES IN TOILET ROOM AND ON TOP OFCARD BOARD BOXED USED FOR LINERS THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED 7 SPEED RACKS STORING READY TO EAT BREADS, ASSORTED PASTRIES STORED IN FRONT OF FACILITY UPON ENTRANCE WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, PACKAGING, DISPLAY CASING OR OTHER EFFECTIVE MEANS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.PERSON IN CHARGE MOVED SPPED RACKS TO BEHIND CASHIER AREA INACCESIBLE TO PUBLIC. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT DOOR HANDLES LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE SPACE OF FACILITY IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... PREP TABLES, STAND IN PLACE FLOOR MIXERS, ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR OVENS, ROLLING CARTS AND SPEED RACKS THROUGHOUT, BAKING PANS AND BREAD DISPLAY CASES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILT UP DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SURFACES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF CARDBOARD BOXES, UNUSED HEAVY EQUIPMENT, WOOD PALETTES, CLOTHING ARTICLES, BAKERY SUPPLIES UNORGANIZED STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNECCESARY ITEMS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS THROUGHOUT PREP NEAR TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • BSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF TRASH, FLOUR, FOOD DEBRIS, CLOTHING AND OTHER MISECELLANE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANTIIZE TO PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR RODENTS AS WELL AS FEEDING SOURCE. MUST MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
7. Canvass Re-Inspection6 nov. 2024

   1 infraction

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • 4-204.112(B)NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
8. Canvass29 oct. 2024

   11 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: EGGS AT 57.6 F AND CREAM CHEESE PIE FILLING AT 57.9 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE BACK PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 54.3F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE CORNER OF THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. ALSO NOTED APPROX. 15 LARGE AND 15-20 SMALL DRAIN-LIKE FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE BEFORE REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EX. CRATES, WOODEN RACK). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND THE REAR EXIT DOOR, UNDER THE PORCH, AND THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • OBSERVED FOLLOWING CORE CITATION FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION FROM 12/14/23, REPORT #2586916 NOT CORRECTED: 4-602.13. THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: PREP TABLES, FLOOR MIXERS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, OVENS, ROLLING CARTS, AND BAKING PANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
9. License Re-Inspection14 déc. 2023

   2 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-602.13 THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: PREP TABLES, FLOOR MIXERS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, OVENS, ROLLING CARTS AND BAKING PANS.
10. License7 déc. 2023

    9 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND ONE INCH GAPS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE DOORS; INSTRUCTERD TO SEAL OPENINGS AT BOTH DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE UNUSED PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. ALSO FOUND 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AREA ON THE WALL LEDGE AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: PREP TABLES, FLOOR MIXERS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, OVENS, ROLLING CARTS AND BAKING PANS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR UNDER PORCH; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND VENT FAN IN WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.