SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CAKES & BEYOND, INC..

EAT. 77/100

6126 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 20, 2023 · passed

4 of 6 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Aug 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 20
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE EQUIPMENT THERMOMETER INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.

APR 30
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT SCREEN-DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF SAID DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MANAGERS IN BAKING PREP AREA PREPARING PASTRIES WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH LITTER AND DEBRIS IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND REAR SECTION OF CEILING IN POOR REPAIR WITH WATER STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND REPAIR SECTION OF CEILING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

AUG 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOP NOT PROPER STORED IN BETWEEN USE AND STORAGE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE ICE CREAM SCOOP IN BETWEEN USES TO STORE IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 135F. CORE VIOLATION

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. CORE VIOLATION

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION OVER OVENS NOT ADEQUATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT OVENS. CORE VIOLATION

SEP 29
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED UNVENTED BAKERY OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION/KITCHEN HOOD OR PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS OF BELOW 7.5 KILOWATTS.-----------------MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM IN FRONT PREP AREA.

SEP 22
2017
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST KIT/STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK AND BUCKETS. PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED ON 08-08-2016 INSPECTION REPORT# 1948911. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (08-08-2016) POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND INSIDE MOP ROOM IN REAR AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED UNVENTED BAKERY OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION/KITCHEN HOOD OR PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS OF BELOW 7.5 KILOWATTS.-----------------MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE REAR PREP AREA AND MOP ROOM INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-----------ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) INSIDE MOP ROOM MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.--------------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND LITTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR.

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AUG 8
2016
PASSED
0 violations

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