Ace Bakery
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2025-10-17 Pass Complaint 9 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO INTERNAL NOR EXTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
DETERGENT AND SANITIZER HOSE ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SITS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOSE SHORTENED SO IT DOES NOT CONTAMINATE NOR CAUSE BACK SIPHONAGE. MAINTAIN SAME.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OR ANY PERSONS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM)WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE FAUCET ON THE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, ALONG THE WALLBASE AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS STORED IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM VARIOUS LIGHTS IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SEVERAL FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES EXPIRED AND A MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT ONE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
2023-03-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 2 ▾
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE STOVE IS LOCATED WITHOUT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2545628 CONDUCTED ON DEC 15, 2021. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED A FEW EMPLOYEE'S WITHOUT THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES/TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED T...
2021-12-15 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE PRODUCTS NAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP STATION, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING, EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TROUGHT OUT TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FEW EMPLOYEE'S WITHOUT THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES/TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINATIN CURRENT.
2019-07-02 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, BUT MISING SOME EQUIPMENT/DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO FOOD LABELS ON PRE-PACKAGED BAKED GOODS FOR RETAIL SALE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME, NAME AND ADDRES OF ESTABLISHMENT ETC. LABELING SHEET GIVEN 6/14/2019.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE REAR BAKING AREA CEILING VENT COVERS ARE DUSTY, , INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST. ALSO CLEAN OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE REAR OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2019-06-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER EQUIPMENT, AND DISINFECTANT FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO FOOD LABLES ON THE PRE-PACKAGED BAKED GOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME, NAME AND ADDRESS OF ESTABLISHMENT ETC. LABELING SHEET GIVEN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICEING CONTAINERS, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE PROOFER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR BAKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE REAR BAKING AREA CEILING VENT COVERS ARE DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUST. ALSO CLEAN OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE REAR OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2017-12-22 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF ESTABLISHMENT, COMMON NAME AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR FREEZER NEAR THE EXIT DOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP FRYER. CLEAN OR REPLACE THE DISCOLORED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE GARAGE.
2016-07-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-07-06 Fail Canvass 6 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1575881 DATED 9/22/2015, CORRECT BY DATE 12/22/2015. VIOLATIONS ARE #32 REPLACE OR SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON 3 DOOR COOLER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. #35 REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP ARE...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF MIDDLE 3 DOOR COOLER, 2 TIER CART, REAR TABLE STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO FLOOR MIXER,AND MICROWAVE. REAR FLOUR STORAGE SHELF OFF GARAGE. CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPE...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN MIDDLE PREP AREA, AND IN REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FRONT P-TRAP LEAKING ON THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
2015-09-22 Pass Canvass 8 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE OR SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON 3-DOOR COOLER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER GREASE TRAPS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS AND FRONT DISPLAY CASE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
REPLACE MISSING THERMOMETERS IN 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
2013-11-20 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEED TO REMOVE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEED TO CLEAN FRONT WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, FLOUR STORAGE SHELVES, BULK CONTAINERS ,REAR STOVE/OVEN INTERIOR, AND EXTERIOR OF 3 DOOR FREEZER. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN PLACE MIXERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FLOUR STORAGE REAR STORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NEED TO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.ALSO CLEAD DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NEED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR BAKING AREA.
2012-05-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
The front door pest strip lets in some light, adjust the pest strip at the bottom of the door.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE TILE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE STOVE HAS COME OFF OF THE WALL, REATTACH THE TILE. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE REAR BAKERY ARE STAINED BROWN AND IN THE BASEMENT ARE WATER DAMAGED, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
2012-05-23 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
THE CENTRAL PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK HAS NO HOT WATER, AN ALTERNATE SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WILL BE USED AT THIS TIME.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
THE WALK IN COOLER HAS OPEN PRODUCT (PIE SLICES) STORED ON AND ABOVE SHELVES THAT ARE COVERED WITH MOLD; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ENTIRE WALK IN COOLER INTERIOR AND SHELVING.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THE BAKERY GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT IS LEAKING ALL OVER THE FLOOR, REPAIR THE GREASE TRAP SO WASTE WATER IS CONTAINED AND DRAINS PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
The front door pest strip lets in some light, adjust the pest strip at the bottom of the door.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE PROOF BOX, DOUGH MIXER, COOLER HANDLES, ROLLING PINS AND SINK HANDLES AND FULL OF DOUGH BUILDUP, CLEAN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT UNTIL ALL FOOD DEPOSITS ARE REMOVED THROUGHOUT THE PREPARATION AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE TILE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE STOVE HAS COME OFF OF THE WALL, REATTACH THE TILE. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE REAR BAKERY ARE STAINED BROWN AND IN THE BASEMENT ARE WATER DAMAGED, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
2011-01-05 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE BAKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS IN THE BACK AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTD. TO CLEAN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
2010-10-29 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS ON CEILING.
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