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LA BAGUETTE NORTH BAKERY

3313 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641 · Bakery

Inspection summary

LA BAGUETTE NORTH BAKERY has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 7, 2013. The most recent inspection, on November 16, 2022, recorded 5 infractions.

1 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 16, 2020. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 18, 2013. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 24, 2019. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 11, 2014. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on April 24, 2019. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED GAPS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE OVEN LOCATED NEAR THE PALLETS OF POWDER SUGAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL GAPS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM AND ABOVE PALLETS OF POWDER SUGAR IN REAR PREPARATION AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BAKING FLOUR ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNUSED BAKING EQUIPMENT BEING STORED IN THE HALLWAY ACR0SS FROM THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ANY ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
  2. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING TCS FOOD SUCH AS BAKED CUSTARD,BREAD PUDDING, MILK CAKE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE SERVING TCS FOOD ALL THE TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME. ALBERTINA POCHA ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:35 AM DURING INSPECTION. COS
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • PREPARED PREPACKAGED PASTRIES IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND JELLO AND BAKED CUSTARD TO GO ON THE DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED I.E.NAME OF FOOD,NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS,INGREDIENT LIST,MAJOR FOOD "ALLERGENS",BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS,SAFE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • TORN RUBBER GASKET OF THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR, MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED ON SITE FROM REPORT # 2285721 DATED 4/24/19. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED /DISPLAYED ON SITE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).NO CITATION ISSUED. NEW SUMMARY REPORT ISSUED TO POST ON SITE.COS.
  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • PREPARED PREPACKAGED PASTRIES IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED I.E.NAME OF FOOD,NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS,INGREDIENT LIST,MAJOR FOOD "ALLERGENS",BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS,SAFE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • ROLLING CARTS WITH FOOD PASTRIES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN DRY LOCATION,PROTECT AGAINST SPLASH,DUST,OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BAKING PROOFER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF FOOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON WATER LINE TO COFFEE (NESCAFE) EQUIPMENT.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE(S)ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL ALL INDIVIDUAL CAKE, JELLO, FLAN AND PUDDING PACKED IN PLASTIC CUP AND CONTAINERS FOR SALE, WITH NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NAME OF THE PRODUCT, WEIGHT AND FOOD ALLERGEN NOTED.
  5. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE FLOOR DRAIN WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. WASTE WATER GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE REAR PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING FLOOR DRAIN. OWNER CALLED THE PLUMBER FROM HERNANDEZ PLUMBING COMPANY, EDGAR TREJO, THE PLUMBER WAS ABLE TO FIXED THE PROBLEM DURING INSPECTION AND FLOOR DRAIN IS NOW DRAINING WELL
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1932478 DATED 6/10/16. #32-Found cracked/damaged plastic door near front display case. Must repair/replace. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL ALL INDIVIDUAL CAKE, JELLO, FLAN AND PUDDING PACKED IN PLASTIC CUP AND CONTAINERS FOR SALE, WITH NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NAME OF THE PRODUCT, WEIGHT AND FOOD ALLERGEN NOTED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER SUCH AS A DOOR OR ROPE IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT ANY CUSTOMER TO ENTER THE PREP AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN,SANITIZE THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DRY THE STORAGE AREA,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AND REAR PREA DUE TO WASTE WATER BACK UP.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Found cracked/damaged plastic door near front display case. Must repair/replace.
  7. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING PLASTIC DOOR ON A PORTION OF THE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE ON THE SOUTH SIDE DISPLAY. MUST REPLACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NO LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK ON THE LEFT SIDE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR REVIEW.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • FOUND NO SOAP AND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE (PAPER TOWELS) AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS). CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 1326403 ISSUED ON 03-18-2013. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - Doors on bulk customer self-service display cases are not self-closing. Must install self-closing devices on doors. #35 - Missing ceiling tiles in washroom and prep area. Must install and maintain ceiling tiles. #38 - No visible back flow prevention device installed on water supply to coffee equipment. Must install same. #40 -. No metal stem thermometer. Must provide same.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR AREA.
  10. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Doors on bulk customer self-service display cases are not self-closing. Must install self-closing devices on doors.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Missing ceiling tiles in washroom and prep area. Must install and maintain ceiling tiles.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • No visible backflow prevention device installed on water supply to coffee equipment. Must install same.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • No metal stem thermometer. Must provide same.
  11. License

    7 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FRONT COUNTER COLD HOLDING UNITS NOT CONNECTED. NEED TO BE SET UP AND RUNNING.
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT 2 EXPOSE SINKS AND HAND WASH SINK.
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • TWO LARGE OPENING IN THE PREP AREA LEADING TO CUSTOMER AREA NEED TO BE SHIELD OR CLOSED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • 4 IN COVE NOT INSTALLED IN PREP AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER OR METAL STEM THERMOTER .

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