SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ARTEMIO'S BAKERY #2.

YOUR CALL. 71/100

1443 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 17, 2022 · passed

8 of 10 inspections passed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

8 passed · 2 w/ conditions

VIOLATIONS

includes 6 critical

RECORDS COVER

12 YEARS

since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 17

2022

PASSED

1 violation1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALPest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

MAY 13

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

6 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

MINOROther

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN COOLER CONTAINING MILK LOCATED AT FRONT OF FACILITY NEAR COUNTER, NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER CONTAINING CREAM NEAR COFFEE AREA, AND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA CONTAINING EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR AND SUGAR WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS. REPEAT CORE VIOLATION.

MINORChemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL CAKE SLICES IN CLAMSHELL STYLE PLASTIC CONTAINERS AVAILABLE FOR RETAIL SALE WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CAKE SLICES WITH NAME OF BUSINESS, INGREDIENTS, AND NUTRITION INFORMATION.

CRITICALPest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTET AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. REPEAT CORE VIOLATION.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING IN CORNER NEAR STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 20

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

9 violations4 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALDocumentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS ON HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES BY FOOD PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

CRITICALPest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTET AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 27

2017

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP AROUND THE GASKETS OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene

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

MUST INCREASE THE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 14

2016

PASSED

5 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

EXCESS BLACK DUCT TAPE ON BROKEN LID LINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER BY THE DOOR,NEED TO REPLACE SAID LINER NO DUCT TAPE IS ALLOWED. ADDITIONAL DISCHARGE HOSE IS NEEDED IN BASEMENT ON FURNACE UNIT,WATER DISCHARGING ON FLOOR.WATER MUST DISCHARGE ON FLOOR DRAIN. HOLES AND RUST ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO RELACE. CEMENT BLOCKS UNDER THE CHEST FREEZERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEANABLE SURFACE IS POROUS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORSanitation

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

BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES TROUGH OUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO VENT COVERS PROVIDED ON FLOOR VENTS,NEED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation

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

WEST WALL TILES BROKEN BY THE CONVEYOR BELT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

BROKEN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE SURFACE IS DIRTY,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIRED SAID FAUCET.NO DUCT TAPE IS ALLOWED

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OCT 26

2015

PASSED

5 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

RUBBER GASKERS IN NEED OF REPLACING OR REPAIRING WHERE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, FREEZERS AND PROOFERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFacility Condition

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

LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED AT ALL LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT FAUCET IN WASHROOM. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 14

2014

PASSED

4 violations

DETAILS

MINORChemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER IN REACH-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation

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

REPAIR AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(WATER DAMAGE).

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

NOV 19

2013

PASSED

4 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equioment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

MINORSanitation

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

Ventilation cover in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation not provided inside toilet room. Instructed to install exhaust fan. Hot water pressure low at three compartment sink. Instructed to increase water pressure.

MINOROther

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside rear cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

JAN 9

2012

PASSED

3 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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. MUST CLEAN LARGE FAN GUARD IN KITCHEN AREA

MINORSanitation

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. FLOORS ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING

MINORSanitation

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. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRI, AND REPAIR CHIPPING PAINT AND BROKEN PLASTER IN REAR KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVICE AREA ON WALL SURFACES

FEB 10

2010

PASSED

4 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

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.GASKETS AT 2 DOOR EGG COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.

MINORSanitation

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS,AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

MINORFacility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLERS.

MINORSanitation

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 CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.

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