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YOUR CALL

Baghdad Bakery & Kabob, Inc.

2732 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659 · West Ridge · Bakery · Medium risk
YOUR CALL
55/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
9
6 passed
Last Inspected
2017-04-07
Pass Rate
67%
3 failures
Score
55/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2017-04-07)
Failed 3 inspections (2017, 2015, 2013)
Other issues found across 4 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 25×
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
2017-04-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2017-03-31 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT BATHROOM AND NO SOAP AT BOTH FRONT AND DISH WASHER HAND WASH SINKS. ALSO NOTED FRONT HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH PREP TABLE IN FRONT OF SINK AND STACKS OF BREAD TRAYS. INSTRUCTED TO H...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1946468 DATED 7/13/2016 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARD. OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATO...

minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR. ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS (TIN TOMATOES) IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES WITH HEAVY FLOUR ACCUMULATION ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREAS.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED LARGE HOLE ON WALL AT THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED MISSING NO LIGHTING AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE FRONT BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING AND REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE UTILITY SINK. ALSO NOTE LEAKING PIPE UNDER NEATH THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2016-07-13 Pass Canvass
8
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARD. OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN REFIRGERATOR IN REAR. REPLACE TORN GASKETS. OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS IN FRONT AREA. ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLLOWING UNCLEAN: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, EXTERIOR OF PIZZA OVENS. CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN ALL BOXES THAT BREAD RISES IN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ST...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ARE UNCLEAN WITH FLOUR ACCUMAULTION. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN DEATIL UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENET SINK AND IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MAINTAIN FLOORS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OUTER HOOD ABOVE OVENS WITH DEBRSI ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD.

minor Facility Condition

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

ALL LIGHTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AND COOKING AREAS NEED LIGHT SHEILDS OR SHATTER RESISTENT BULBS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS. OBSERVED COOKING VENTS MISSING ABOVE OVENS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS.

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED BLANKETS STORED AROUND KITHCEN. ALL BLANKETS NEED TO BE PREPERLY STORED AND LAUNDERED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN REFIRGERATOR/ COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NOT IN USE. UNCLEAN AND COLLECTING CLUTTER. REMOVE FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE. INSTALL MOP HANGER ON WALL NEAR MOP SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENT...

2015-11-16 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers.

minor Sanitation

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

Caulk around exposed hand sink, 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

floors under 3 compartment sink in kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in furnace/boiler room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Walls under prep table in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

2015-04-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining()Floors in bsmt storage areas, under heavy equipment, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining(Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen prep area, and by door frame, shall be repaired/sealed, hole in ceiling in bsmt storage area, shall be repaired/sealed).

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Above violation still remaining(Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas, shall be provided).

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Above violation still remaining( Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection).

2015-04-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

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

Above had no proof of pest control service, invoices(new, or old), complete log book, must provide proof of pest control service, invoices, and complete log book.Citation issued 7-38-020, Serious Violation.

minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. New prep tables that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed, bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen/prep area shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables in prep area lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), bsmt storage shelvin...

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas, under heavy equipment, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen prep area, and by door frame, shall be repaired/sealed, hole in ceiling in bsmt storage area, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas, shall be provided.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

2014-07-18 Pass Canvass
4
minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE DATE AND LABEL/NAME OF THE FOOD PRODUCT ON ALL CONTAINERS LOCATED INSIDE THE 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLER AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL OR PAINT LARGE WOODEN STORAGE BOX USED TO HOLD BREAD SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK AREA ABOVE STORAGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN THE REAR AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE AN EXTRA SINK STOPPER AT THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST ALWAYS HAVE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK.

2013-12-11 Pass License Re-Inspection
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BROKEN/CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP/OPENING ON THE WALLS/CEILING AND CONDUITS THRU-OUT THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM.

minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP AREA, AND INSIDE THE SHOW CASE REACH IN COOLER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. --

2013-12-10 Fail License
CRITICAL 6
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO THE CITY WATER PRESSURE.

minor Chemical Safety

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

PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BROKEN/CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP/OPENING ON THE WALLS/CEILING AND CONDUITS THRU-OUT THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM.

minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP AREA, AND INSIDE THE SHOW CASE REACH IN COOLER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM.

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