La Central Bakery
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
86
Score
Public records show 16 inspections at La Central Bakery stretching back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from Nov 25, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up 12 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; La Central Bakery is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH OVENS WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROOFER WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
86
Apr 12, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 5, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED SEVERAL UNCOVERED RACKS OF BAKED GOODS ON TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR OF CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL BAKED GOODS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST KEEP ALL BAKED GOODS IN DISPLAY CASES IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA OR PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN UNCOVERED BAKED GOODS AND CUSTOMERS. OPERATOR ENCLOSED ALL RACKS AND TRAYS WITH PROPER COVERING THE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
39
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5/25/22 REPORT 2556289 NOT CORRECTED: 41 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. 49 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES & UNDERSIDES, FLOOR MIXERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT,UNUSED PROOFING BOX, WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET, PIPES OF FRYER . 55 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER. 55 MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER, AROUND ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,PREP AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED. 56 MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD TONGS INSIDE OF FRONT PREP HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN ALL FOUR HAND WASH SINKS THROUGH OUT THE FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR ALL HAND SINKS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
10
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May 25, 2022
Complaint
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK WITH TONGS STORED INSIDE. REAR MIDDLE PREP HAND SINK HAD A CELL PHONE, PHONE CHARGER,KEYS AND PAPERS AND REAR HAND SINK HAD A PAINT CAN INSIDE OF SINK BASIN. ALL ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINK FREE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOM AT THIS TIME. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN REAR MIDDLE AND LAST HAND WASHING SINK. SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY ON SALES FLOOR. OBSERVED 14- ROLLING CARTS WITH TRAYS FILLED WITH AN ASSORTMENT OF DESSERTS AND PASTRIES FOR SALE ON SALES FLOOR NOT PROTECTED FROM ELEMENTS NOR CUSTOMERS. ROLLING CARTS OF PASTRIES WERE REMOVED FROM SALES FLOOR DURING INSPECTION. MUST STORE INSIDE OF BAKERY DISPLAY CABINETS OR COVER FOR FOOD PROTECTION (COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
39
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED BAKED GOODS IN 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER FOR SALE WITH INFO GIVEN.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR GLASS DESSERT REACH IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES & UNDERSIDES, FLOOR MIXERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT,UNUSED PROOFING BOX, WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET, PIPES OF FRYER .
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE SPRING BACK ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS ,DOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ,TOILET ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER, AROUND ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,PREP AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.
56
41
Mar 26, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FRONT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA BLOCKED WITH A BUCKET IN FRONT AND CANE IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO HAVE HANDWASH SINK CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MIDDLE HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT OPERABLE, WATER TURNED OFF UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO HAVE OPERABLE AT ALL TIMES. HANDWASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND FULLY ACCESSIBLE BY END OF INSPECTION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). PRIORITY FOUNDATION
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE.
10
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES
40
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT DOOR NOT PROTECTED/RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PROOFER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, TORN. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING TANK COVER ON TOP OF TOILET. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. TOILET SEAT NOT SECURE. INSTD TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND WRAPPED WITH TAPE AND FOIL. INSTD TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS, ALONG WALLBASE AND AROUND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BOTH SIDES OF BATHROOM DOOR AND LIGHTSWITCH IN TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ONE EMPLOYEE MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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55
Jul 10, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS SOME CAKES LABELED BUT IN SPANISH, INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ENGLISH, AND INGREDIENTS, NET QUANITY, NAME AND ADDRES OF BUSINESS.
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Jul 2, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED SEVERAL UNCOVERED RACKS OF BAKED GOOD ON TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR OF CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL UNCOVERED TRAYS OF BAKED GOODS ON FRONT COUNTER IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL BAKED GOODS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST KEEP ALL BAKED GOODS IN DISPLAY CASES IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA, OR PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN UNCOVERED BAKED GOODS AND CUSTOMERS. OPERATOR REMOVED ALL RACKS AND TRAYS FROM THE SALES FLOOR DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE (MANAGER JORGE CERVANTES) DOES NOT HAVE A VALID, CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MUST OBTAIN A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE, WITHOUT CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINES IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KEYS HANGING ON HAND SINK FAUCET, SPICES, AND SPOON INSIDE BASIN OF HAND SINK IN FRONT OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REMOVED ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION 6-301.11 FOR CITATION.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT SOAP. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE HAND CLEANSER FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL SINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, NOR IN REAR HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT HAND SINK AT FRONT OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT EACH HAND SINK AND WASH BOWL SINK AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION 6-301.11 FOR CITATION.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN LABEL MISSING ON FOOD (DESERT, CAKES, ETC.) PACKAGED ON SITE, IN THE CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE DISPLAY COOLER ON SALES FLOOR. MUST LABEL THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCES OF ANY MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS (I.E. MILK, EGGS, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2200451, DATED 8/2/18. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS: # 10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED. #55 OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING OVER SALES TABLE WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO THE REAR PREP CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CORE VIOLATION. #57 OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLE CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW CERTIFICATE. (FACILITY HAS SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON FOODS PACKAGED ON SITE (DESERTS, CAKES, ETC.) IN THE COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER. FOOD PACKAGED IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SHALL BE LABELED AS SPECIFIED BY LAW. LABELS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD; A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; AN ACCURATE NET QUANTITY; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER OR PACKER AND A SELL BY DATE. MUST CORRECTLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS IN COOLER AT THE FRONT COUNTER.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREY/BLACK, SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THRESHOLD OF FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATED ON FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL THESE AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 60.
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37
Aug 2, 2018
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICYON PREMISES AT THIS TIME., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCREDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHINGSINK IN THE FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIFFERENT CAKES, FLAN PRE-PACKAGED FOR RETAIL SALE WITH OUT PROPER LABELS/ALERGEN INGREDENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING OVER SALES TABLE WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO THE REAR PREP CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CORE VIOLATION.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLE CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW CERTIFICATE.
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52
Jul 26, 2018
Complaint
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIFFERENT CAKES, FLAN, PRE-PACKAGED FOR RETAIL SALE WITH OUT PROPER LABLES/ALLERGEN INGREDENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED
38
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION.
36
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER OF SANITIZER AT PROPER PPM. CORE VIOLATION.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT MILK COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CORE VIOLATION.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING OVER SALES TABLE WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ALSO THE REAR PREP AREA CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CORE VIOLATION.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW CERTIFICATE.
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43
Jan 29, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR DISPLAY COOLER NEXT TO THE CASH REGISTER. OBSERVED MILK AT 44.1-46.2F INSIDE OF THE DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 16 GALLONS OF MILK WORTH APPROXIMATELY $65. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AGAINST THE WALL IN THE FRYER AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER AND PREP TABLE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING AND OPENS INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOILET TANK COVER IS MISSING FROM THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. MUST ORGANIZE AND STORE ALL ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
45
64
Dec 10, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE SHELF IN WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMULATION. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINAIN SHELF IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION : ALL UNDERSIDES OF MIXERS AND EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF BULK FOOD. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCELAN WITH DIRT BUILD UP, FOOD DEBIS AND DUST: IN PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LAGE MIXERS, DISPLAY AREA UNDER AND BEHIND ALL DISPLAY CASES, IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS, FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN NEAR FRYER WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBIS ACCUMUALTION. ALL WALLS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAN COVERS WITHIN WLAK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH DIRT/DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH PLUMBING LEAK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HADNSINK AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE ABOVE MOP SINK LEAKING. FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMETN SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BACKFLOW DEVICE. OBSERVED CONDENSER WITHIN WALK IN COOLER DRIPPING INTO BUCKET REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETER WITHIN WALK IN COOLER NOT WORKING. ALL THERMOMETERS WITHIN COOLERS MUST BE IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE THAT ARE EASY TO READ AND ABLE TO BE CHECKED FREQUENTLY TO ENSURE REFIGERATION UNITS ARE MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROOFER IN REAR UNCLEAN NOT WORKING. OBSERVED MIXER UNCLEAN IN FRONT NOT WORKING. THESE ITEMS MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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64
Aug 27, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF DISPLAY CASES, INCLUDING DOOR TRACKS, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DOUGHNUT FRYER AND ALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF TRASH RECEPTACLES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS FOR ALL LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.
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Aug 20, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: LIVE HOUSE FLIES (OVER 15) NOTED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED FLY STRIP HANGING FROM CEILING OVER PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND USE APPROVED PEST CONTROL DEVICES. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF DISPLAY CASES, INCLUDING DOOR TRACKS, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DOUGHNUT FRYER AND ALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF TRASH RECEPTACLES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING, NUMEROUS LIGHTS OUT IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SPRAYER OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, HEAVY LEAKING AND WRAPPED IN PLASTIC.
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Aug 8, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE TRAVEL RACKS,FRYER AND CABINET UNDERNEATH, HOOD, FILTERS ABOVE AND ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES THICK WITH DUST BUILDUP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE WALKIN COOLER.
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Jul 12, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 5, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF LIVE FLIES ON SITE (over 20). INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, LIDS CRACKED, EXPOSED GARBAGE. INSTD TO KEEP AREA CLEAN, HAVE CONTAINER COVERED WITH TIGHT FITTING LID. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, OBSERVED SOILED TOILET PAPER WITH FECES OVERFLOWING IN TRASH CONTAINER. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF SOILED TOILET PAPER PROPERLY IN TOILET AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING LIDS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. PROOFER LEAKING AT BOTTOM CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. RUSTY STORAGE SHELF IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DOUGHNUT FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS OF WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Central Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Central Bakery on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Central Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at La Central Bakery.
Has La Central Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Central Bakery have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Central Bakery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is La Central Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Central Bakery is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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