SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ALEGRE BAKERY, INC.

EAT. 87/100

3420 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 9, 2024 · passed

Passed all 6 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Sep 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 9
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BLOWN OUT LIGHTBULB NEAR THE HOODED VENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

DEC 1
2023
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DESSERTS WITH COMMON NAME, NAME OF MANUFACTURER AND ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, ETC.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS,OVEN,AND STORAGE AREAS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE BAKING PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND OVEN EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD WITH END-CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING FOR INSIDE BREAD DISPLAY CASE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 14
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR (RIGHT) REFRIGERATOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN THE SLIDING COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A THREE HOLES IN THE WALL NEAR THE COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

MAY 1
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE PREP/DISH AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISH WASHING SINK. HAND SINK FOUND BLOCKED BY A LARGE BUTCHER BLOCK PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE HAND WASHING SINK FROM THE DISH WASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT MOVED PREP TABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFacility Condition
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE A CASE OF FRESH AVOCADOS IN THE BASEMENT THREE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS PROTECTED PROTECTED. MANAGEMENT REMOVED EGGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED POWDER DISH WASHING SOAP REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORED IN A USED PLASTIC COFFEE CONTAINER WITH NO LABELING OF TOXIC CONTENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL WORKING CONTAINERS OF TOXIC MATERIALS WITH ITS COMMON NAME. MANAGER REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE BAKING PREP AREA. MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

FEB 13
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND A MEAT SLICER IN THE BASEMENT THAT WAS NOT BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MEAT SLICER TO THE DESIGNATED PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. ALL COOKING AND PREP EQUIPMENT MUST BE IN A DESIGNATED PREP AREA WITH A HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES.

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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT CORNER UNDER THE PASTRY DISPLAY RACK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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SEP 12
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE BREAD DISPLAY CASE. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE BREAD DISPLAY CASE.

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