APR 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BAKE FOR ME!.
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4305 S HALSTED ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 8, 2021 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 10 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jan 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PARKING LOT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS .MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE SHELVES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL ROLLING CARTS,BAKING STORAGE CARTS,SHELVING UNITS,CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,MEAT SLICER,FLOOR MIXERS,PREP TABLES
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING LOWER WALLS AND WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MAR 312021FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 31
2021
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK,PINK AND BEIGE SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DISCARD ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PARKING LOT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GAURD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BREAD SLICING PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS .MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE SHELVES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL ROLLING CARTS,BAKING STORAGE CARTS,SHELVING UNITS,CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,MEAT SLICER,FLOOR MIXERS,PREP TABLES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING LOWER WALLS AND WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED MALE OWNER AND FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS IN RESTAURANT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FACE COVERING.(CITATION ISSUED)(7-28-060)
OCT 302020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 30
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER REAR INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE LARGE FLOOR MIXER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENT IN THE COOKING AREA. ALSO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEMS ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE COOKING AREA AND THE AREA WHERE DONUTS ARE FRIED.
MAR 172020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN/SANITIZE COUNTERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON COUNTERS OF FOOD DEBRIS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
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JUN 262019FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2019
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2200240 DATED JULY 30 2018 FOR VIOLATION #10 MUST INSTALL DEDICATED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DONUT FRYER, PREP TABLES, ETC. MUST MUST HOT/COLD OR METERED WATER AT LEAST 100F WITH ADEQUATE CITY PRESSURE, SOAP/SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS, AND HAND WASHING SIGN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME, VIOLATION #39 MUST COMPLETELY ENCASE ALL SEWAGE LINES OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/OVEN IN MIDDLE PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, VIOLATION #55 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM WALLS BEHIND STOVE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME AND VIOLATION #58 MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. A CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY THE DATE SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
JUL 302018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH SIGNATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE POSTER OR SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL DEDICATED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DONUT FRYER, PREP TABLES, ETC. MUST MUST HOT/COLD OR METERED WATER AT LEAST 100F WITH ADEQUATE CITY PRESSURE, SOAP/SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS, AND HAND WASHING SIGN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST COMPLETELY ENCASE ALL SEWAGE LINES OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/OVEN IN MIDDLE PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR PREP; 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN CAKE DECORATING AREA IN REAR. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS, INSTALL PROPER STORAGE RACKS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM WALLS BEHIND STOVE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA NOT IN USE (SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BUILDING). MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
OCT 122017PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 12
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, DELI MEATS, STORED IMPROPERLY, AND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. 20 LBS OF DELI MEAT, 54F, VALUED AT $80. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINER IN PREP AREAS, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR PREP; 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN CAKE DECORATING AREA IN REAR. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS, INSTALL PROPER STORAGE RACKS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM STORAGE BINS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE AND MICROWAVE OVENS IN REAR, AND SLICER. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN ALL PREP AREAS. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE AND LARGE OVENS. CLEAN EXCESSIVE FROM FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM WALLS BEHIND STOVE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, REPAIR STAINED CEILING TIES IN MANAGER'S OFFICE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER NEAR REAR PREP AREAS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN PREP AREAS.
NOV 182016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 18
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED OLIVES AND PEPPERS STORED IN #10 CANS INSTRCTED TO TRANSFER CONTENTS IN FOOD GRADE PLASTIC CONTAINERS. NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON RACKS AND SHELVING NEED TO BE REMOVED. ONLY SMOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED 3-COMPARMENT SINK AT PREPING AREA FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO BAKERY PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED.
JAN 142016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR IN BAKERY AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STORE PAPER GOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.
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