Bagdad Bakery & Kabob Inc

Chicago Health Dept

2741 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

8 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Dec 2021.

Last inspected Dec 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2021

Inspection history

DEC 23

2021

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL AND RECAULK DAMAGED CAULKING BETWEEN SINK AND WALL IN MEN'S BATHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUSTY VENT IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

DEC 7

2020

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 10

2020

FAIL 20 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED UNLABELED FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO BARRIER BETWEEN OVEN AREA AND CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NONWORKING TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE REFRIGERATORS AT FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED AND PEELING PLASTER ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNPROTECTED WIRES HANGING FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND PROTECT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND MAIN LINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND FLOUR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKS AND HOLES IN WALL AND BASEBOARD AROUND STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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 3

2020

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

JUN 10

2019

PASS · 0 violations

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MAY 28

2019

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID OR COVER ON WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Minor Facility Condition

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 11

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Other

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.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11 (B5)MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN LABEL ON ALL REQUIRED PACKAGED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

: 6-304.11 BROKEN/INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 27

2018

FAIL 15 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Other

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11 (B5)MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN LABEL ON ALL REQUIRED PACKAGED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 BROKEN/INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

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