NOV 30
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CENTRAL BAKERY.
BEAT. 42/100
3911 W NORTH AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 30, 2023 · passed with conditions
Failed 5 of 14 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE OF COLD FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BREAD BEING STORED IN CARDBOARD BOXES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE STORAGE RACKS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE DRYWALL CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IS OUT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
MAY 182018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed a large pallet on the floor of the walk in cooler with items stacked on top of it. Instructed facility to remove and maintain items at least six inches off the floor with access underneath items to facilitate proper cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Found no exposed hand sink conveniently accessible to the middle prep area. Instructed facility to install and maintain with soap, paper towels, and hot and cold running water under city pressure. Observed large pots, pans, and utensils on site too big to be fully submerged in the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to either remove said items or install adequate dish washing facilities and to maintain.
MAY 92018FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2018
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Found mouse droppings on site in various areas: 30 in the rear area near the back door, 40 inside the walk in cooler, 30 in the rear prep area behind the coolers and along walls, 20 inside the side panel of the large oven, 10 in the middle prep area along the wall bases, and 10 in the front trash container receptacle located behind the front counter. Instructed facility to remove all pests and evidence, clean and sanitize affected areas, and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Instructed facility to clean all baking racks and shelving units throughout facility and to maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Instructed facility to clean floors throughout, including the basement, especially along wall bases and under and around equipment. Observed a large pallet on the floor of the walk in cooler with items stacked on top of it. Instructed facility to remove and maintain items at least six inches off the floor with access underneath items to facilitate proper cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Found no exposed hand sink conveniently accessible to the middle prep area. Instructed facility to install and maintain with soap, paper towels, and hot and cold running water under city pressure. Observed the three compartment sink at the front counter to have a leak at the faucet neck. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed large pots, pans, and utensils on site too big to be fully submerged in the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to either remove said items or install adequate dish washing facilities and to maintain.
MAY 242017FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 24
2017
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PREP SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER AN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ITEMS CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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OCT 62016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF STEAMER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
SEP 292016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 29
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF STEAMER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR PREP AREA.MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
OCT 202015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 20
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR BASEBOARD AROUND THE WALLS AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTEWD TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
DEC 182013FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 18
2013
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED THE FRONT OUTER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF.HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020,CITATION ISSUED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS OF FOOD DEBRIS IN THE REAR PREP AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF DUST
JUN 122012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 12
2012
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED ABOUT 20 MICE DROPPINGS REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, AND SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
MUST REPAIR SPRAYER DEVICE AT FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SELF-CLOSING HINGES NEEDED ON DOORS OF BAKE GOODS IN SERVICE AREA, AND REPLACE CRACKED PLASTIC AT BAKE GOODS DISPLAY CASE
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, AND FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED ABOVE REAR PREP AREA ON LIGHTS
SEP 202010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.
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 REPLACE MISSING FILTER ON HOOD.
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 TOILET BOWL INSIDE AND OUTER WALLS,OUTER WALLSOF DOUGH PROOFER EQUIPMENT ON DEEP FRYER SIDE WITH STAINS.
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 FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, AND FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS.ALSO MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS IN KITCHEN AND AT FRONT 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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