EASTERN BREADSTONE BAKERY.
2818 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 12 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND COOKING CHEESE PIE, MEAT PIE, VEGGIE PIE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING,COOKING TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE FRONT COUNTER CABINET AND THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BEING USED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
WORN OUT CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK AND AROUND THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINATAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE A PLACE TO STORE PERSONAL ITEM INSTEAD OF STORING PERSONAL SHOES, SOCKS, CLOTHES EVERYWHERE.
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE THE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PROPERLY THE BREAD PACKAGED FOR SALE WITH COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, NAME OF THE PRODUCTS, INGREDIENTS,AND OZ. OR LBS.
ONE EMPLOYEE BAKING THE BREAD,NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT AND BEARD NET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH FACIAL HAIR,BEARD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AND BEARD RESTRAINT WHILE BAKING THE BREAD TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
MISSING ONE MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
SCREEN DOOR ON THE EXIT DOOR RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR /REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED.BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR 3 EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
OCT 242017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED DIRT AND SPILLS INSIDE FRONT REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT CAKED WITH BAKING FLOUR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY FLOUR ACCUMULATION...MUST ALSO SEAL AND MAINTAIN CRACKS ON FLOOR AND MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS THROUGH OUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 172017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILINGS AND BAGS AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND OVER 30 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED DIRT AND SPILLS INSIDE FRONT REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT CAKED WITH BAKING FLOUR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY FLOUR ACCUMULATION...MUST ALSO SEAL AND MAINTAIN CRACKS ON FLOOR AND MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS THROUGH OUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA AND ON SHELVES AT THE ROOM WITH UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEA, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST....MUST ALSO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AWAY FROM WALL AND MUST ALSO PROVIDE INSPECTION ISLES FOR BETTER PEST MONITORING.
NOTED EMPLOYEES BAKING WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINS OR HATS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR NETS OR HATS AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 52016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
ALL PREPACKAGED BREAD MUST HAVE A LABEL INDICATING PRODUCT NAME, INGREDIENTS AND NAME AND CONTACT INFO OF FACILITY WHERE PRODUCT WAS MADE.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER IN REAR OF STORE NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF MIXER.
OBSERVED SHATTERED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT BAKING AREA AND IN REAR AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
OBSERVED WALLS IN FRONT BAKING AREA ON WEST WALL IN DISREPAIR. MUST RESTORE WALLS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS PAY FOR BREAD IN DISREPAIR FROM PREVIOUS WATER LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HANGING LIGHT SHEILD OFF LIGHT OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD.
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL STALL. IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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JUL 132015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
damaged/broken floor tiles in prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced, floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving, pallets, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls, ceilings that had holes, peeling paint, gaps in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had exposed raw wood in rear prep area shall be repaired/sealed.
Missing light shields in rear prep area, shall be provided.
Employee's were not wearing beard guards, mgmt was advised to provide beard guards to employee's.
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
APR 142014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS WITH DATE AND PRODUCT NAME FOR ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN ORGINAL CONTAINERS. FOUND VEGGIE MIX IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR NOT LABELED.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA, AT ALL PREP AREA FLOOR CORNERS AND IN THE REAR AREA O REMOVE FLOUR DUST, DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT THE DISPLAY DELI CASE AT ALL TIMES.
MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT BOTH OVENS.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 92013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED UNUSED DOUGH MIXER IN REAR AREA EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED DOUGH, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HANDLE OF WHITE COOLER WITH GRIME, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CABINETS WITH A BUILD UP OF FLOUR, SPIDER WEBS AND DUST DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BASEBOARD WALL/COVING FULL OF FLOUR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL SAID COVING IN REAR PREP AREA.
BROKEN WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH ROOM MUST BE REPAIRED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD WITH A BUILD-UP OF DUST AND DEAD INSECTS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
APR 292013FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND BOTH FRONT AND REAR DOORS WIDE OPENED. ALSO GATE DOOR (REAR EXIT DOOR) WITH LARGE BARS, LARGE OPENINGS, NOT TIGHT FITTED TO DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MESH SCREEN AT SAID GATE TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF REAR GATE AND KEEP FRONT DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
OBSERVED TOWELS AND DIRTY LINENS USED AS A SHELF LINERS,TO STORE COOKED BREAD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED UNSUSED DOUGHT MIXER IN REAR AREA EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED DOUGH, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.HANDLE OF WHITE COOLER WITH GRIME,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CABINETS WITH ANUILD UP OF FLOUR,SPIDER WEBS AND DUST DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BASEBOARD WALL/COVING FULL OF FLOUR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL SAID COVING IN REAR PREP AREA.
BROKEN WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH ROOM MUST BE REPAIRED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD WITH A BUILD-UP OF DUST AND DEAD INSECTS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
DEC 272011PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP AND MUST BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES. MANAGER PROVIDED THE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ESTABLISHMENT OPERATES AT 7:00AM-2:00PM EVERYDAY. ONE CERTIFICATE IS POSTED ON THE WALL, BUT THE SAID PERSON IS NOT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. HAIR NET OR BASEBALL CAP. (observed all employees preparing and handling foods not wearing hair restraint).
JUL 152011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE LABEL,NAME OF THE COMPANY,TEL NO, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS AND NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL PACKAGED BREAD FOR SALE.
RAW WOODS ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OR PAINT. MAKE IT SMOOTH ,EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING:WATER DISPENSER, THE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, THE PAPER TOILET TISSUE HOLDER INSIDE THE WASHROOM, ALL THE DRAWERS OF THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT AREA,THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET,ALL THE EQUIPMENTS FOR THE BAKING THE BREAD AND MAINTAIN.
CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT BY THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM ,WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 192010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE TOWEL IN FRONT BAKERY BOX WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN ALL PARTS OF DOUGH MIXER IN REAR. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BOTTOM OF WARMER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BAGS STORED ON FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE 6" OFF FLOOR. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REPAIR AND CLEAN HOOD VENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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