ALLIANCE BAKERY.

Chicago Health Dept

1736 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).

21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
VIOLATIONS
110
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 11
2025
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Broken Floor tiles at rear prep kitchen, instructed to repair.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

No ventilation in Employees restrooms, Instructed to provide.

JAN 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED MILK HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 46 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL COLD TCS PRODUCTS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1 AND A HALF GALLON OF MILK ($5). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INSECT CARCASSES IN KITCHEN BEHIND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT CARCASSES.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

JUN 22
2022
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 19
2022
PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS: EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM, DISH AREA, AND BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SIGNS AT ALL DESIGNATED HAND SINKS.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY, STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

JAN 12
2022
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS: EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM, DISH AREA, AND BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SIGNS AT ALL DESIGNATED HAND SINKS.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY, STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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MAY 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HELATH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTD TO OBTAIN (NO CITAIO ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT NO PROCDURE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN (NO CITAITION ISSUED)

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

WASHED UTENSILS ARE STORED ON CLOTH TOWELS TO DRY, ONLY AIR DRYING IS ALLOWED.

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

ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, NOTED AN ORANGE FILM BUILDUP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

MISSING DRAIN BOARD AT MAIN 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED SECTION OF WALL WHERE POTS AND PANS ARE HUNG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DURALE SMOOTH SURFACE.

MAY 22
2018
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF ALL REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS THROUGH OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED OPENING ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

MAY 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVERD THE WALK IN COOLER AT AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 46.7F WHICH HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZAROUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK, EGGS AND TURKEY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOODS AND NOT TO USE UNTIL IT CAN HOLD AND MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. WALK IN COOLER WAS TAGGED( HELD FOR INSPECTION). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVERD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN COOLER LIST ABOVE. 100lbs OF MILK AT 47.8F, 10lbs OF EGGS AT 46.7F, 4lbs OF TURKEY AT 47.5F, 10lbs OF RICOTTA CHEESE AT 48.2F AND 12lbs OF HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM AT 47.5F. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARD AND DENATURED AT TOTAL COST OF $800 AND WEIGHT AT 136lbs. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF ALL REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS THROUGH OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED OPENING ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

DEC 14
2017
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, NOT OPERABLE, ABOVE FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 1
2017
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED 2 FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING 20 TO 30 CAKE POPS IN REAR BAKERY PREP AREA AND APPLYING GREEN AND WHITE SPRINKLES TO OUTER LAYER OF CAKE POP WITH BARE HANDS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS IS NOT ALLOWED. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010 (A)

Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS: -50 OR MORE IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER, ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALL CORNER JUNCTION, UNDER WOOD SHELVING UNITS. -15 OR MORE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER UNITS, UNDER WIRE SHELVING UNITS.. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SCHEDULE VISIT WITH PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, NOT OPERABLE, ABOVE FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 14
2016
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER(PREP AND FRONT WOOD COOLER)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR(PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT)OR REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. DEEP FRYER(WITH OIL IN IT)ON PREMISES HOWEVER NO WASTE OIL CONTAINER ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEEP FRYER FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE A WASTE OIL CONTAINER.OWNER STATED DEEP FRYER NOT IN USE. STAFF WASHROOM DOOR WITH HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE CONVENTION OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER WITH DEBRIS. SPIDER WEBS UNDER PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

EAST SIDE CRUMBLE WALLIS COVERED WITH PLASTIC SHEETS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND SEAL WALL,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BASEMENT IS USED FOR STORAGE AREA,ALSO REACH-IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER ARE STORED AT SAID LOCATION DRY WALL REPLACE ON CEILING ABOVE THE REACH IN COOLER IN BAKERY AREA ARE TAPED WITH DUCT TAPE,ALSO A PIECE WOOD IS USED ON CEILING ABOVE THE DOOR AT SAME LOCATION,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR PREP AREA,NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

NOV 4
2016
FAIL 5 violations
Serious Sanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM6-3-15,REPORT#1820302 #32-RAW WOOD SHELVES IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #32-RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING DUE TO DAMAGE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #34-FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35- CEILING AREA ABOVE OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #38-AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 11-4-16 WE OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER(PREP AND FRONT WOOD COOLER)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR(PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT)OR REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. DEEP FRYER(WITH OIL IN IT)ON PREMISES HOWEVER NO WASTE OIL CONTAINER ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEEP FRYER FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE A WASTE OIL CONTAINER.OWNER STATED DEEP FRYER NOT IN USE. STAFF WASHROOM DOOR WITH HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE CONVENTION OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER WITH DEBRIS. SPIDER WEBS UNDER PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

EAST SIDE CRUMBLE WALLIS COVERED WITH PLASTIC SHEETS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND SEAL WALL,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BASEMENT IS USED FOR STORAGE AREA,ALSO REACH-IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER ARE STORED AT SAID LOCATION DRY WALL REPLACE ON CEILING ABOVE THE REACH IN COOLER IN BAKERY AREA ARE TAPED WITH DUCT TAPE,ALSO A PIECE WOOD IS USED ON CEILING ABOVE THE DOOR AT SAME LOCATION,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR PREP AREA,NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

JUN 3
2015
PASS 11 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING DUE TO DAMAGE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD SHELVES IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

STORAGE SHELVES FOR CAKE SUPLLIES IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

HOLES FOUND IN FLOOR NEAR WASHING MACHINE. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING AREA ABOVE OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INSTRUCTIONS WITH MANAGER.

APR 13
2015
PASS 11 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING DUE TO DAMAGE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD SHELVES IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

STORAGE SHELVES FOR CAKE SUPLLIES IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

HOLES FOUND IN FLOOR NEAR WASHING MACHINE. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING AREA ABOVE OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INSTRUCTIONS WITH MANAGER.

APR 1
2015
FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Sanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED !/4 IN GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR. FOUND 25 RAT DROPPING IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AREA AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING DUE TO DAMAGE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

STORAGE SHELVES FOR CAKE SUPLLIES IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING AREA ABOVE OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE OVEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INSTRUCTIONS WITH MANAGER.

SEP 10
2014
PASS 7 violations
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT UTENSILS IN CONDIMENT AREA TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REPAINT SHELVES IN MIDDLE BASEMENT STORAGE(PEELING PAINT).

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN SHELVES UNDER AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL ALL CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ALONG NORTH WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN MILK COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JUN 26
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

MILK REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRTICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED 11 GALLONS OF PRAIRIE FARM MILK, SELL-BY DATE 7-4-14 STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 50.9F-51.6F, 4 QUARTS OF HALF AND HALF, SELL BY DATE 7-1-14 STORED AT 51.5F, 4 QUARTS OF SOY MILK, SELL BY DATE 7-14-14 STORED AT 49.6F IN REACH-IN COOLER. MILK IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MUST NOT BE USED(APPROXIMATELY $60.16). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B1 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REPAINT SHELVES IN MIDDLE BASEMENT STORAGE(PEELING PAINT).

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN SHELVES UNDER AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL OPENING IN CEILING ABOVE WEST DOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. SEAL ALL CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ALONG NORTH WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL PREP AND BASEMENT UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN MILK COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

NOV 16
2012
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM TO REMOVE DUST OVER DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE SMALL PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT BY HOT WATER TANK. CLEAN FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM TO REMOVE DUST AND PAPER.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR OPENING IN CEILING ABOVE REFRIGERATOR IN CAKE DECORATING ROOM (SCHEDULED FOR TODAY; OPEN FROM FIRE ABOVE BAKERY IN APARTMENT). CLEAN LARGE WINDOW FAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED IN KITCHEN.

Minor Employee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN CAKE DECORATING ROOM SO THAT SINK CAN BE USED FOR HANDWASHING. A BATHROOM IS IN SAME AREA THAT IS BEING USED AT THIS TIME.

JUN 8
2011
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
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 REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN FRONT REACH IN COOLER

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, DISCARD UNWANTED ITEMS, AND BETTER ORGANIZE

FEB 4
2010
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP NEEDS REPAINTING USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

Minor Sanitation
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.ALL WALLS BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVING NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

JAN 25
2010
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND RODENT RAT DROPPINGS 10-15 COUNT IN CLUTTERED DRY STORAGE BASEMENT,UNDER STAIRCASE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
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.WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP NEEDS REPAINTING USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

Minor Sanitation
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.SEAL OPENINGS BENEATH WASHING MACHINES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE,FLOOR CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IS NEEDED IN DETAIL.

Minor Sanitation
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.ALL WALLS BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVING NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WITH DURABLE MATERIALS AROUND PIPES.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT IN BASEMENT WALK-IN- COOLER NOT SHIELDED.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES NOT TO BE USED FOR STORING OF ARTICLES THROUGHOUT.

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