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Bakery · Chicago, IL

La Perla Tapatia #2

3800-03810 W Fullerton Ave

Last inspected Sep 19, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 19, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 19, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 12, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOOR FRAME EXPOSED AT ENTRENCE OF REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

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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.

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notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT # 2603979 CONDUCTED ON 10/03/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. #55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FOUND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR AT PREPARATION AREAS. (WORN GROUTING) MUST REPAIR. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 12, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 3, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

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.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FOUND 3COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAKERY DISHWASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

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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.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FOUND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR AT PREPARATION AREAS.(WORN GROUTING)MUST REPAIR.

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, Oct 3, 2024 · Original Source

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