ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Del Real Bakery last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 13, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Feb 6, 2025 to Feb 13, 2025.
Has Del Real Bakery ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 6, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 13, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.114: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON SHELVES AND FLOOR THROUGH OUT BASEMENT. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 6, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR ALONG WALLBASE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: ALLL STORAGE SHELVES, DOUGH MIXERS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, FRYER, AND PROOFER. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE ICE ON CONDENSOR OF COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
EXTENSIVE WATER DAMAGER CEILING WITH OPENINGS AND EXPOSED INSULATION NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS ON PREMISES. EXTENSIVE FLOOR DAMAGE/MISSING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REPAIR CEILING AND FLOOR SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.