CALUMET BAKERY.

Chicago Health Dept

2510 E 106TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2019.

Last inspected Jul 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PASTRY PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED BEARD GUARDS ARE NEEDED FOR MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH A MINOR BLACK SUBSTANCE LOCATED AT THE OUTSIDE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING LOCATED BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND SOME STANDING WATER BEHIND THE SHELVES ON THE EAST WALL. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL PREP TABLES AND IN THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED SOME ARTICLES (BAGS, BOXES) STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND BY THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AN CLUTTER OR UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE NEEDED FOR THE MALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

SEP 8

2016

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 1

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED 10 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND 7 LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA SCATTERED ON THE WALL AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 5 LIVE FLIES AROUND DIRTY TOWELS. ALSO NOTED 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE SAFE AND ON SHELVING, NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CAKE DECORATING ROOM WHICH NOW BEING USED FOR STORAGE. MUST REMOVE FLIES AND DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEAN THROUGH ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT FURTHER BREEDING CONDITIONS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WALLS DIRTY AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS SPLATTERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND WORN IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

OCT 6

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

JUN 13

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REAR STORAGE SHELVES NOT SEALED.MUST REPAIR/SEAL.ALSO NO SOAP DEVICE AT BOTH HAND SINKS.MUST INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

REAR STORAGE SHELVES AND INTERIOR CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS UNDER ALL SHELVES IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT FLOORSTHRU-OUT,AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

FOUND CLUTTER OF STORAGE IN REAR AREA OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ANY ARTICLES NOT USING AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS AND WALLS TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

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MAY 4

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN FRONT REACH IN COOLER,WALK-IN FAN GUARD COVERS, AND BULK CONTAINERS EXTERIOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT, AND NEED FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR BASEMENT DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR BAKERY.

AUG 26

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, LARGE MIXING EQUIPMENTS, STORAGE RACKS AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE 2-COMP. SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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. MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 2-COMP. SINK AND INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT IN IT WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE AND WITH A METAL DRAINBOARD ATTACHED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FRONT FOOD HANDLER/CASHIER MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

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