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PAN HELLENIC BAKERY

322 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661 · Bakery

Inspection summary

PAN HELLENIC BAKERY has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 8, 2010. The most recent inspection, on October 23, 2024, found no infractions.

1 of 9 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 and Pests.

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 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on October 24, 2016. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 18, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 23 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on October 24, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on October 24, 2016. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 24, 2016. For example: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LARGE RED BULK CONTAINERS OF DRY STORAGE,9SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC) NOT LABELED.MUST INSTALL LABELS. ALSO PREPACKAGED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED,(BAKLAVA,COOKIES,ETC) FROM PREMISES.MUST INSTALL
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • LINER ON SHELVES IN 2ND PREP AREA UNDER RED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST REMOVE AND SEAL OR REPAIR SLELVES TO BE EASLY CLEANABLE
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MISSING COVING IN SMALL HALLWAY LEADING TO THE PREP/STORAGE AREA.MUST INSTALL.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BY HAND SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA BY WASHROOM
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SOILED CEILING TILES IN FIRST PREP AREA IN 2ND ROOM. MUST REPLACE. HALLWAY LEADING TO LAST PREP/STORAGE AREA WALLS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • GAS STOVE IN MIDDLE PREP AREA HALF WAY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.STOVE MUST FIT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE STOVE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER OF ARTICLES,(WATER HOSE,BATTER CHARGER,CLEANING EQUIPMENT,ETC) STORED IN REAR AT UNUSED DOOR LEADING TO UPSTAIRS.MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.ALSO REMOVE WOOD FROM THE SIDE OF BAKERY OVEN NOT USING FOR REAR DOOR.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.9-LIVE ANTS UNDER DOOR MAT AT REAR SIDE DOOR,1 LIVE ANT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES, 1-LARGE WATER BUG ROACH BY SAME AREA ON FLOOR.ALSO 12 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND COUNTER ON WHITE LOWER DISPLAY SHELVES, 13-MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE STORAGE CABINET SCATTARED ON SEVERAL SHELVES BEHIND COUNTER,AND 8-MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF COOLER BEHIND LADDER IN PREP AREA,3-MICE DROPPINGS IN LAST PREP AREA NEAR STAIRS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LARGE RED BULK CONTAINERS OF DRY STORAGE,9SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC) NOT LABELED.MUST INSTALL LABELS. ALSO PREPACKAGED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED,(BAKLAVA,COOKIES,ETC) FROM PREMISES.MUST INSTALL
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • LINER ON SHELVES IN 2ND PREP AREA UNDER RED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST REMOVE AND SEAL OR REPAIR SLELVES TO BE EASLY CLEANABLE
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MISSING COVING IN SMALL HALLWAY LEADING TO THE PREP/STORAGE AREA.MUST INSTALL.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BY HAND SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA BY WASHROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SOILED CEILING TILES IN FIRST PREP AREA IN 2ND ROOM. MUST REPLACE. HALLWAY LEADING TO LAST PREP/STORAGE AREA WALLS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • GAS STOVE IN MIDDLE PREP AREA HALF WAY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.STOVE MUST FIT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE STOVE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER OF ARTICLES,(WATER HOSE,BATTER CHARGER,CLEANING EQUIPMENT,ETC) STORED IN REAR AT UNUSED DOOR LEADING TO UPSTAIRS.MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.ALSO REMOVE WOOD FROM THE SIDE OF BAKERY OVEN NOT USING FOR REAR DOOR.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE.
  4. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
      • FOUND FROZEN SAUSAGE INSIDE PREMISES REACH IN FREEZER FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. NO LABELS ,NOT MADE ON PREMISES, AND NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE RECIEPT FOR SAUSAGE FOR VIEW AT THIS TIME. APROX 40LBS-(40) SAUSAGE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION INSIDE PREMISES FREEZER.TO REMOVE TAG MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR REINSPECTION AND PROVIDE PROOF WITH LETTER HEAD FROM COMPANY ,DATE,TIME OF DELIVERY OR PICK UP TIME. MUST NOT SELL OR REMOVE FOOD FROM PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005B.
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF.NO HOT WATER AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NEXT TO PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.EMPLOYEE MUST USE 2ND FL WASHROOM IN OFFICE AREA UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH-CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.9-LIVE ANTS UNDER DOOR MAT AT REAR SIDE DOOR,1 LIVE ANT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES, 1-LARGE WATER BUG ROACH BY SAME AREA ON FLOOR.ALSO 12 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND COUNTER ON WHITE LOWER DISPLAY SHELVES, 13-MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE STORAGE CABINET SCATTARED ON SEVERAL SHELVES BEHIND COUNTER,AND 8-MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF COOLER BEHIND LADDER IN PREP AREA,3-MICE DROPPINGS IN LAST PREP AREA NEAR STAIRS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LARGE RED BULK CONTAINERS OF DRY STORAGE,9SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC) NOT LABELED.MUST INSTALL LABELS. ALSO PREPACKAGED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED,(BAKLAVA,COOKIES,ETC) FROM PREMISES.MUST INSTALL
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • LINER ON SHELVES IN 2ND PREP AREA UNDER RED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST REMOVE AND SEAL OR REPAIR SLELVES TO BE EASLY CLEANABLE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MISSING COVING IN SMALL HALLWAY LEADING TO THE PREP/STORAGE AREA.MUST INSTALL.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BY HAND SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA BY WASHROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SOILED CEILING TILES IN FIRST PREP AREA IN 2ND ROOM. MUST REPLACE. HALLWAY LEADING TO LAST PREP/STORAGE AREA WALLS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • GAS STOVE IN MIDDLE PREP AREA HALF WAY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.STOVE MUST FIT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE STOVE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER OF ARTICLES,(WATER HOSE,BATTER CHARGER,CLEANING EQUIPMENT,ETC) STORED IN REAR AT UNUSED DOOR LEADING TO UPSTAIRS.MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.ALSO REMOVE WOOD FROM THE SIDE OF BAKERY OVEN NOT USING FOR REAR DOOR.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A METHOD OF REPAIR FOR THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT MUST BE REPLACED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT REAR PREP TABLE, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATORS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM. SEAL HOLE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL LARGE PLASTIC RED AND WHITE PLASTIC COUNTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA CONTAINING SEMOLINA, POWDERED SUGAR AND FLOUR AT ALL TIMES.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR GASKET AT 2DR COOLER IN THE CUSTOMER SITTING AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT FLOUR COUNTER PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST KEEP ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES.
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE ROTTEN WOOD BELOW THE FRONT COUNTER DISPLAY CASE IS UNSANITARY AND NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE THREE DOOR COOLER DOOR SEALS ARE DAMAGED AND THE DOORS AND BOTTOMS ARE DIRTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD AND NON-FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS IN THE REAR KITCHEN HAVE EXPANDING FOAM STICKING OUT OF THE BASE BOARDS AND ARE DIRTY AROUND THE PERIMETER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER. THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE FIRST FLOOR TOILET ARE MISSING, RESEAL THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE FUNCTIONING SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA HAS BROKEN HANDLES, REPAIR THE HANDLES. THE SEWER CLEANOUT IN THE REAR STAIRWAY AREA IS DIRTY AND DOES NOT CLOSE TIGHT, CLEAN AND CAP PLUMBING.
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Must provide labeling on any containers of food product packaged in the bakery for customer purchase.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must remove aluminum foil cover on shelf above 3-comp sink & maintain.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Dusty fan guards/compressors of coolers need cleaning.

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