DEC 23
2021
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BAGDAD BAKERY & KABOB INC.
BEAT. 35/100
2741 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 23, 2021 · passed
Failed 4 of 8 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
66
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Sep 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WOODEN BOARDS USED TO FILL WINDOW IN FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL NEW WINDOW IN FRONT NEXT TO ENTRANCE. ALSO OBSERBED ELECTRICAL WIRES HANGING FROM CEILING LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL CEILING LIGHT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF ESTABLISHMENT LIKE WOODEN BOARDS AND OVEN. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL AND RECAULK DAMAGED CAULKING BETWEEN SINK AND WALL IN MEN'S BATHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUSTY VENT IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
NOV 102020FAILED20 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 10
2020
FAILED
20 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM MAIN OVEN AND IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED UNLABELED FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO BARRIER BETWEEN OVEN AREA AND CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BAKERY RACKS, BOXES, AND BAGS OF FLOUR STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NONWORKING TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKING UP FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THROUGH FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK SO THAT IT PROPERLY DISPOSES OF SEWAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT OF STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNCESSARY ITEMS TO THE OPERATION FROM THE PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNPROTECTED WIRES HANGING FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND PROTECT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND MAIN LINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED AND PEELING PLASTER ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND FLOUR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE REFRIGERATORS AT FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKS AND HOLES IN WALL AND BASEBOARD AROUND STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND GRIM ON FILTERS ABOVE STOVE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COURSES AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2454145 ON 11/3/2020: "OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OVEN LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY ANOTHER 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED." OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200(+) MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY BEHIND COOK LINE, UNDERNEATH STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA, AND UNDERNEATH MAIN BREAD OVEN IN FRONT OF FACILITY, AND IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 32020FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 3
2020
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM MAIN OVEN AND IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OVEN LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY ANOTHER 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND GRIM ON FILTERS ABOVE STOVE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COURSES AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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MAY 282019FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2019
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STOED ON A BUCKET WITH SANTIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEALED THE TWO WOODEN PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA,TO BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID OR COVER ON WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND CLEAN THE SHELVES OF THE FRONT COUNTER AND TOP OF THE FRONT COUNTER WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2229548 DATED 10/11/18. # 38-6-202.15 OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOUBLE DOORS WITH AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS AND OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF BOTH DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES OF DOORS. #57- 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. #58- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. #55- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM, KITCHEN AND REAR PREP AREA WHICH INCLUDES ALL UNUSED COOLERS, FREEZERS AND EQUIPMENT, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 112018PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11 (B5)MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN LABEL ON ALL REQUIRED PACKAGED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOUBLE DOORS WITH AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS AND OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF BOTH DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES OF DOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER COUNTER ALL WALL BARRIER BETWEEN THE DINING ROOM AND OVEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. 4-101.17 RAW WOOD TABLE USED FOR COOLING BAKED BREADS ON PLASTIC RACKS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 BACK FLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN AND REAR PATIO WHICH INCLUDES ALL UNUSED COOLERS, FREEZERS AND EQUIPMENT, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT TE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. 6-201.11 MISSING WALL CAULKING AT THE WOMANS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPLACE.----HARDENED SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT AROUND PIPING UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
: 6-304.11 BROKEN/INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 272018FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2018
FAILED
15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-203.11 MISSING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP/OVEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION AND EXPIRATION DATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11 (B5)MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN LABEL ON ALL REQUIRED PACKAGED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOUBLE DOORS WITH AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS AND OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF BOTH DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES OF DOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER COUNTER ALL WALL BARRIER BETWEEN THE DINING ROOM AND OVEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.17 RAW WOOD TABLE USED FOR COOLING BAKED BREADS ON PLASTIC RACKS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
5-103.111(A) EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE GREATER HOT WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 BACK FLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 MISSING WALL CAULKING AT THE WOMANS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPLACE.----HARDENED SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT AROUND PIPING UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN AND REAR PATIO WHICH INCLUDES ALL UNUSED COOLERS, FREEZERS AND EQUIPMENT, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT TE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11 BROKEN/INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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