Did Cuenca'S Bakery & Groceries pass its last health inspection?

Cuenca'S Bakery & Groceries at 4229 W Montrose Ave was inspected on Mar 21, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Cuenca'S Bakery & Groceries?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE AND FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Bakery

Cuenca'S Bakery & Groceries

4229 W Montrose Ave, Chicago 60641 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Mar 21, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 21, 2025

#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE AND FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ON THE SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
#43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 21, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 29, 2024	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 15, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 4, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 18, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 20, 2018	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 27, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 3, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 9, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 18, 2015	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 15, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2014	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 21, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 8, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 30, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 30, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 21, 2011	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 23, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 8, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Cuenca'S Bakery & Groceries — questions

Did Cuenca'S Bakery & Groceries pass its last health inspection?: Cuenca'S Bakery & Groceries at 4229 W Montrose Ave was inspected on Mar 21, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Cuenca'S Bakery & Groceries?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE AND FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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