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When was El Original Acambaro Bakery Inc last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 2, 2026. 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?
3 inspections on record, from Dec 4, 2025 to Nov 2, 2026.
Has El Original Acambaro Bakery Inc ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 4, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Canvass
Nov 2, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
Interior of coolers, storage shelves not clean, food debris noted, instructed to clean 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.
4-501.11 OBSERVED 8 DOOR WOOD DISPLAY CASING ON north SIDE OF FACILITY WITHOUT DOOR HANDLES TO ACCESS BAKED GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL BAKING PANS, ROLLING CARTS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY CASES, BUTCKETS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS, AND STAND IN PLACE EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN SANITIZE 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.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN ORDER TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AS WELL AS FRONT SELF SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 23, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 4, 2025
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETERS ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
OBSERVED 20 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE SPACE IN CORNERS NEAR BAIT BOXES, UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS CONTAINING LARGE BAGS OF FLOUR AND IN CORNERS SURROUNDING STORED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN PREMISE FREE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED 4 ROLLING CARTS STORED IN FRONT OF PREMISE IN SELF SERVICE AREA CONTAINING READY TO EAT ASSORTED BAKED GOODS UNCOVERED ON DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC AND MAINTAIN. AT THIS TIME PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED FOOD FROM SAID AREA AND STORED IN REAR PREP CASING. MUST MIANTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
OBSERVED 8 DOOR WOOD DISPLAY CASING ON north SIDE OF FACILITY WITHOUT DOOR HANDLES TO ACCESS BAKED GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED ALL BAKING PANS, ROLLING CARTS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY CASES, BUTCKETS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS, AND STAND IN PLACE EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN SANITIZE 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.
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN ORDER TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AS WELL AS FRONT SELF SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.