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PANADERIA NUEVO LEON

1634 W 18TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Bakery

Inspection summary

PANADERIA NUEVO LEON has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 12, 2011. The most recent inspection, on August 3, 2021, recorded 5 infractions.

None of the 11 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 8 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on August 3, 2021. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 3, 2021. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 15, 2014. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 once on February 8, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 16 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on February 8, 2019. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL WITH THE PRODUCTS NAME.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO MOP SINK AS REQUIRED TO PROPERLY DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW DEVICE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE BAKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL SINKS, AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AT THE LOWER SHELF OF ALL PREP TABLES AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REMOVE.
  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. REMINDED MANAGER OF THE NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/DISINFECTION RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED CAKES, JELLO, RICE PUDDING, AND TACO SHELLS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS/ALLERGEN LABEL MISSING ON FOOD PREPACKAGED IN THE RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT, AS REQUIRED BY LAW 21CFR101 FOOD LABELING AND CFR317 LABELING MARKING DEVICES, AND CONTAINERS,.(ie. RICE PUDDING CONTAINS MILK ECT.), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL BOX FREEZERS WITH EXCESIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER IN REAR.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING FOR IN PLACE EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL INPLACE MIXERS, GRINDERS,AND BULK CONTAINERS THAT DO NOT FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, ALSO MISSING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED TILES, AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1734241 ON 3/16/16 WAS NOT CORRECTED: 30 - OBSERVED DESSERTS AND OTHER ITEMS (FLAN, TORTILLAS) FOR SALE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS. OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
  6. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED DESSERTS AND OTHER ITEMS (FLAN, TORTILLAS) FOR SALE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS. OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF RACKS AND EQUIPMENT WITH MINOR FLOUR AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE, WALK IN COOLER AND FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MINOR FOOD, FLOUR AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF DOUGH STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, ETC
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PASTRY DISPLAY CASES AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAK UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK. PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION LINE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL BULK CONTAINERS OF OIL, ICING, ETC OFF FLOOR. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
  8. Short Form Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LARGE BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL,UNUSED EQQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE BROKEN SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL,UNUSED EQQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED SOME PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS PROPERLY LABELED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR JELLO, CHEESECAKE, AND TACO SHELLS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NEED T0 FILL HOLE IN REAR WALL. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER, AND REPLACE WWATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN FRONT RESTROOM AND REPAINT, BASEMENT WEST WALL NEEDS PAINTING..
  11. Canvass

    4 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. LABEL THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS FLOUR, SUGAR, ECT. IN PREP AREA.
    • 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 TWO REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS AND GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR AND DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.
    • 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. CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE WALKIN COOLER HAS LARGE AMOUNT OF FOOD BUILDUP ON THEM. ALSO CLEAN THE TRAVEL RACKS AND LARGE FOOD CONTAINER. CL
    • 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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN COOLER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ALL OVER IT.

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