Bakers Square #220658
Mixed record — 4 of 10 inspections passed
2025-03-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SALSA 51.8F, SALAD DRESSINGS 50.1F, COLESLAW 53F, YOGURT 51F, SAUSAGE PATTIES 44.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 16 LBS OF PRODUCTS ...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITA...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED SPRAYER AT THE SCRAPING ONE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
2024-03-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNIT.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.
2023-10-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11--OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:DISHWASHING AREA,BEVERAGE PREP DISPENSING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
2023-10-06 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection 7 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,EXTERIOR SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND PREP COOLERS,MICROWAVES,AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AND ATTACHED CONDENSOR IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11--FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA WITH FOOD DEBRI SPILLAGE INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BROKEN UNUSED EQUIPMENTS(COOLERS,STOVES,STORAGE RACKS ETC) DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11--OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:DISHWASHING AREA,BEVERAGE PREP DISPENSING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTON REPORT#2582504 DATED:09/28/2023 #38--APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES OBSERVED TODAY IN SAME AREAS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE...
2023-09-28 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 15 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS)CHICKEN,DELI MEAT,EGGS ETC. IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE,THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES W...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS).
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE WORKING,ACCURATE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MILK REFRIGERATOR REAR BEVERAGE PREP STATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC.).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND SIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM ALSO,10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.OBSERVED 2 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 6 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COOKING GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,EXTERIOR SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND PREP COOLERS,MICROWAVES,AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MANTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AND ATTACHED CONDENSOR IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA WITH FOOD DEBRI SPILLAGE INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BROKEN UNUSED EQUIPMENTS(COOLERS,STOVES,STORAGE RACKS ETC) DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:DISHWASHING AREA,BEVERAGE PREP DISPENSING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
2022-10-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-09-26 Fail Canvass 2 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED COSUMER ADVISORY DONE INCORRECTLY ON MENUS. ONLY THOSE ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED NEED TO BE DISCLOSED. REMOVE ASTERISK FROM ITEMS SERVED FULLY COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER. RENEW AND MAINTAIN.
2021-09-28 Pass Complaint 5 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (ARTICHOKES) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
2021-05-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED ON HOT LINE OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS INSIDE A PREP COOLER ON HOT LINE HELD AT THE LISTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: HAMSTEAK AT 47.4F, BREAKFAST SAUSAGES AT 51.2F, AND COOKED POTATOES AT 52.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATLEY 10L...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLER ON HOT LINE CONTAINING TCS FOODS SUCH AS HAMSTEAK, BREAKFAST SAUSAGES, AND COOKED POTATOES MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.3F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS ON HOT LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD OF DIRT AND GRIME ON WALL, FLOOR, AND DRAIN AROUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2020-11-09 Pass License 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT CAN HOLD WATER IN THE SINK BASIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE FRP BOARD AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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