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PASTELITO BAKERY

7137 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60626 · Bakery

Inspection summary

PASTELITO BAKERY has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 29, 2014. The most recent inspection, on October 9, 2019, found no infractions.

1 of 7 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 temperature control, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 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 May 17, 2016. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 on December 4, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 May 17, 2016. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • 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 once on December 4, 2015. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 8 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 22, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NOTED NO CERTIFIEDMANAGER ON PREMIISIS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CUSTARDS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED BULK FOODS STORED PAPER BAGS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE BULK FOODS (FLOUR,SALT AND ECT)IN PLASTIC FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR GLASS DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH EGG SLASHED INSIDE ALSO REFRIGERATOR GLASS DOORS SMUGGED WITH FOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION 1483070, DATED 12/4/2015. VIOLATION #30;FOUND PREPACKAGED FOOD ON SHELF AND DISPLAY COOLER FOR SALE NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL AT INDIVIDUAL PREPACKAGED SLICE CAKES,BREAD CRUMBS ETC.LABEL MUST HAVE:BUSINESS NAME,ADDRESS,AND FOOD INGREDIENTS. FOUND ABOVE-MENTIONED ITEMS STILL BEING STORED WITHOUT LABELS IN THE COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE HARDENED FOOD DEBRIS; PREP TABLES, STOVE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF OVEN, INTERIOR OF TALL WARMER ON NORTH WALL, INTERIOR OF 1-DOOR FREEZER, INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COOLER ON NORTH WALL. DIPPER WELL AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP. FRONT WINDOW SILLS, AND THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF STORE. HOOD AND FILTERS HAVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. NORTH WALL BY MIXER IS NOT CLEAN. ALSO, WALL BY REAR EXIT DOOR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES UNDER SHELVES,COOLERS,ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALLS AND INSIDE THE FURNACE AREA.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED,OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2" TO 1" GAP.RUBBER STRIP UNDER THE DOOR IS BROKEN.OBSERVED OPENED PESTICIDE ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE WHITE AND BLACK REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS,RODENT/INSECT PROOF REAR DOOR AND REMOVE OPENED PESTICIDE.OPENED PESTICED MUST BE INSIDE A BAIT BOX. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED BOTH GARBAGE CONTAINERS FILLED WITH BROKEN WALLS,CEMENT AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS,ON TOP THE MATERIALS GARBAGE BAGS.GARBAGE OVERFLOWING UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS.TWO GARBAGE CONTAINERS ARE USED BY THE BAKERY,RESIDENTS FROM APARTMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION WORKERS.BEHIND THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS EXCESS DEBRIS:PLASTIC,BOTTLES,CONTAINERS,DRY LEAF ETC.GARBAGE LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES AND GROUNDS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENTS AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOUND PREPACKAGED FOOD ON SHELF AND DISPLAY COOLER FOR SALE NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL AT INDIVIDUAL PREPACKAGED SLICE CAKES,BREAD CRUMBS ETC.LABEL MUST HAVE:BUSINESS NAME,ADDRESS,AND FOOD INGREDIENTS
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PREMISES SERVES SCOOPED ICE CREAM,HOWEVER OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELLS PROVIDED ON PREMISES.SCOOPS ARE INSIDE A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH MERCURY WATER.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPER WELLS UNDER CITY CODE. MIDDLE WATER PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS HEAVILY LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  6. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO GREASE TRAP ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  7. License

    3 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. COLD HOLDING AT 47.0F. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO GREASE TRAP ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • FOUND NO STEM THERMOMETERS AT PREMISES.

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