Chicago
64
YOUR CALL

Central Bakery

2218 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Bakery · Medium risk
YOUR CALL
64/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
10
7 passed
Last Inspected
2017-07-26
Pass Rate
70%
2 failures
Score
64/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2017-07-26)
Failed 2 inspections (2016, 2015)
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 21×
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
2017-07-26 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ON LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2016-11-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2016-10-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED MOLD AND THICK SLIM INSIDE THE EXPOSED VENTILATION UNIT INSIDE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION DRIPPING ONTO DOUGH WITH NO PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, PROVIDE PROPER COVERS FOR DOUGH AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED ...

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 OVER 25 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, SINK, SHELVES, BAKE EQUIPMENT AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEES INTO THE FOOD SERVICE CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. NOTED KNIVES AND SCRAPPERS STORED ON WALLS BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPPING AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND STO...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT INCLUDING LID COVER, SHELVING RAGS, BAKING TRAYS, INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ETC WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT AND REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES ON FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD OF DEEP FRYER AND FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED AT THE REAR PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

2015-10-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-09-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. NOTED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ONWALLS CEILING AND EQUIPMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. APPROXIMATELY 45 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. A...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/09/14 REPORT#1496473 NOT CORRECTED. (30)INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD AND TO MAINTAIN. (33) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE PROOFERS AND THE WALK IN CO...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 4-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO CEILING AT FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

2014-09-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. ROSA ACEVEDO ARRIVED AT 9:15AM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (EGGS, MILK, ETC) ARE BEING SERV...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE PROOFERS AND THE WALK IN COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN EXHAUST FILTERS IN REAR PREP AND TO MAINTAIN.

2013-12-05 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

THE PROOFERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING OF FOOD DEBRIS

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

2012-10-25 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2012-03-19 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSATION LINE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA REACH-IN COOLER, RESEAL INTERIOR WALL SURFACE OF REACH-IN...

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 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT REAR PREP AREA

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...

2010-12-13 Pass Canvass
3
minor Employee Hygiene

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD PROTECTION ON MOP SINK AT FOOD STORAGE SIDE,AND REPAIR BROKEN TOILET SEAT IN NW BS...

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER,REACH IN COOLERS,DOUGH PROOFERS,DOUGH FRIER,FILTERS ABOVE FRIER...

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER FOOD CARTS IN KITCHEN BY ENTRANCE TO BSMT,AND FLOOR BY GREASE TRAP AT 3COMP.

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