What is LA Central Bakery's health inspection score?

LA Central Bakery has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was LA Central Bakery last inspected?

LA Central Bakery was last inspected on November 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Central Bakery have?

LA Central Bakery has 21 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Central Bakery safe to eat at?

Yes, LA Central Bakery has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

LA Central Bakery

Name: LA Central Bakery
Address: 3306 W 55TH ST, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 91

3306 W 55TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/25/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Nov 25, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

3306 W 55TH ST, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

10 basic

May

Apr 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Nov

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BOTH OVENS WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PROOFER WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Apr 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−24 pts

May 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med10 Basic

14 total

45/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED BAKED GOODS IN 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER FOR SALE WITH INFO GIVEN.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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)
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR GLASS DESSERT REACH IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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 .
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE SPRING BACK ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS ,DOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ,TOILET ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER, AROUND ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,PREP AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.

Base deductions−55 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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