Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Aracely's Bakery

Name: Aracely's Bakery
Address: 1621 W 47th St, Chicago, IL

1621 W 47th St

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

4 inspections

Canvass

Aug 13, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

Bags of Bulk food kept in common area where customers have access to, instructed to keep all foods and utensils away from customers reach.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

3-comp sink faucet in poor repair, not switching water flow properly between sprayer and sanitizer solution, instructed to repair 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 13, 2026 · Original Source

License Re-Inspection

Oct 21, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source

License

Aug 20, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED UPRIGHT COOLING UNIT IN REAR BAKERY INOPERABLE, TEMPERATURE @70F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREP STATION FOR SANDWICHES NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE BARRIER TO PROHIBIT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 20, 2025 · Original Source

License