BLUE SKY BAKERY & CAFE.
3720 N LINCOLN AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 21 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 42022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED TWO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE FRONT DESK WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLEAN KITHCENWARE AND TABLEWARE(FORKS, BUTTER KNIVES,WHISKS) NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS.
JUL 282022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED TWO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE FRONT DESK WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TCS FOODS (SOUR CREAM, MILK,EGGS) TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLEAN KITHCENWARE AND TABLEWARE(FORKS, BUTTER KNIVES,WHISKS) NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS.
JUL 202021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS NAME.
NOTED WASHROOM ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH BAKE CRUMBS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT.
NOV 242020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS.
JAN 32020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED VENT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITHCEN WITH DUST ACCUMULTTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.
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JAN 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOME BULK SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
ALL STORED CLEAN POTS, PANS, MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR BULK FLOUR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING ACCESSIBLE TO FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.
LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE WASHROOM EXPOSING PLUMBING PIPING.---- OPEN SEAM/CRACK IN THE WALL ABOVE THE KITCHEN OVEN. MUST SEAL ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR OFFICE MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR PROOF OF NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 132018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CONVENTION OVEN HAS TWO BROKEN/MISSING LEGS HOLDER FOR THE UNIT,PRESENTLY UNIT HELD WITH TWO CANS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID LEGS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
APR 62018FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-21-17,REPORT#2064634 #32-FOUND CRACKED LIDS FOR BULK FOOD. MUST REPLACE #38-FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. TODAY 4-6-18 OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
RUSTY LID ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. CONVECTION OVEN HAS TWO BROKEN/MISSING LEGS HOLDER FOR THE UNIT,PRESENTLY UNIT HELD WITH TWO CANS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID LEGS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUN 212017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND CRACKED LIDS FOR BULK FOOD. MUST REPLACE.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 62016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA ABOVE TABLES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 112016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DIRT ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND MOP SINK AND FURNANCE ROOM ALONG WALLBASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
AUG 202015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
1-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN, DRAINS SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT FLOOR DRAIN, MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER (ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR).
THE ICE IS SCOOPED WITH A PLASTIC CUP STORED IN THE ICE TUB(INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER). USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE TO REDUCE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
JUN 122014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 272014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
THE FREEZER FLOOR HAS FOOD AND ICE BUILDUP, REMOVE THE ICE AND CLEAN THE FLOOR.
THE FURNACE HAS A LEAKY PIPE AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A POTABLE WATER LEAK FROM THE FAUCET, REPAIR THE PLUMBING.
THE ICE IS SCOOPED WITH A PLASTIC CUP STORED IN THE ICE TUB. USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE TO REDUCE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
AUG 212013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,AROUND THE GREASE TRAP,AND CORNERS OF THE PREP AREA.DUST BUILD-UP UNDER THE DISPLAY COLD CASE,AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER HOUSEKEEPING
BROKEN/PEELING PAINT AROUND THE WASHBOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM ,MUST BE REMOVED AND REPLACED
NOV 62012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER THE 3COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES.
MUST RECAULK HAND SINK AT RESTROOM. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FREEZER VENT SCREEN ON THE WALL ABOVE THE FREEZER TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP.
MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER 3COMP SINK AT KITCHEN AREA.
MUST DECLUTTER HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR RESTROOM AND HALLWAY IN FRONT OF THE RESTROOM. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 ICNHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 172011FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 62F,THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED AT 60F.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLER AT TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO72056-13
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:DIFFERENT KIND OF QUICHE AT TEMP OF 51.7F TO 52.0F;CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 68F,FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 46.5F TO 60F; BUTTERMILK AT TEMP OF 52F ;MILK AT TEMP OF 46.5F 48F TO 50F.ALL PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS 10 VALUE $ CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO72056-13
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-10-2011,report #579642 #18 NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK,OR NOR SERVICE INVOICE PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN IT.NEED TO CALL A CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO72055-12
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE PREPARED AND STORED.A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED SERVED AND STORED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 HOOOO72055
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,FOOD DEBRIS.
MAR 102011FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND ALL THREE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT HAVING HOT WATER,(WATER TEMPERATURE OF ALL THREE SINK 44.4F TO 45.6F).PREMISES OPENS FOR BUSINESS AT 7 AM, EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM,ALL HOT WATER VALVE UNDER THE SINKS WERE TURNED OFF.PRESENT TEMPERATURE OF ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS 98.9F TO 106F.INFORMATION GIVEN ON PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO72087-17
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK,OR NOR SERVICE INVOICE PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN IT.NEED TO CALL A CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-30-020 HOOOO72087-17
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS FOR ALL OPENED FOOD STORED IN BAGS.OBSERVED A CONVENTIONAL OVEN STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE,IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED IF UNIT IS ABOVE 7.5 KILOWATTS MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION WITH HOOD OR REMOVE UNIT,IF UNIT IS BELOW 7.5 KWATTS NO VENTILATION IS NEEDED,MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF KWATTS.PROV
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. REMOVE ARTICLES FROM FLOOR, INCLUDED CUTTING BOARDS, FROM PREP AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,FOOD DEBRIS.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE RINSE COMPARTMENT SINK
MAY 242010FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
COOLER UNIT THAT WILL BE DELIVERED, MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW.PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN IT.NO CITATION ISSUED, NOT OPERATING.
DISH MACHINE NOT SET UP, UNABLE TO CHECK IT.HIGH TEMP MACHINE MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 180F .NO CITATION ISSUED
COFFEE STATION IN DINING AREA NOT SEPARATE FROM PUBLIC, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER.NO CITATION ISSUED,NOT OPERATING.
PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE CLEAN DISHES SHELF AND EXPOSED AND SINK, OR RELOCATE THE SHELF.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF LOW TEMP OF DISH MACHINE,MINERAL BUILD UP.
THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOWLY DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO FIX.CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP AT VENT COVER IN WASHROOM
ELEVATE CUTTING BOARDS FROM FLOOR,STORE THEM ON SHELF OR 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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