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El Nopal Bakery

Bakery

3648 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623

Far South Side

Oct 7, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Gaps and open doors allowed pests to enter; missing food handler training for staff.

Key Findings

  • A 1/4" gap at the front door and an unscreened open rear door created entry points for pests.
  • Three-compartment sink lacked stoppers, making it impossible to properly sanitize equipment.
  • Missing wall tiles, baseboards, and stained ceiling tiles in food prep and serving areas.
  • Staff members handling food and equipment were missing required food handler training.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND NO SCREEN ON OPEN REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FRONT DOOR AND PROVIDE SCREEN FOR REAR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Violation code #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

4-501.11 OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

El Nopal Bakery has had 6 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 7, 2026.

Oct 7, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 25, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

15 violations
Aug 16, 2024Conditional

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

7 violations