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PANADERIA IRAMUCO

1339 W 18TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Bakery

Inspection summary

PANADERIA IRAMUCO has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 2, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 17, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food source, labelling and allergens and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 17, 2025. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • 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 September 17, 2025. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 June 27, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 once on July 2, 2024. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 17, 2025. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & 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.

5 inspections

  1. License

    3 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12: 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.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-301.12: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11: OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12: 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.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-301.12: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11: OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 6-501.11: OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 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
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 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
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 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.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
  5. License

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12 OBSERVED THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LARGE AND SMALL SPIDERS ON THE WALLS AND PIPING LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. OBSERVED A CENTIPIDE ON THE WALL IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE EQUIPMENT/CIP EQUIPMENT (LARGE MIXERS, POTS, ETC) THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.13 OBSERVED AREAS OF THE WALLS IN THE REAR AND FRONT NOT COVED WITH A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID AREAS TIGHT FITTING.

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