JUN 1
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FAMOSA BAKERY.
BEAT. 24/100
2747 W 55TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 1, 2022 · passed
Failed 4 of 12 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
64
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jul 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4"GAP ALONG OF FRONT DOOR ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FLOOR MIXER, PREP TABLES & LEGS,WINDOW SILLS,LOWER SHELVES AND INSIDE OF DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON WATER LINE AT COFFEE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING TILES ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE DOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTER AND HOOD AT FRYER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 252022FAILED17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 25
2022
FAILED
17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT COFFEE & HOT CHOCOLATE MACHINE THAT TAKES POWDER INGREDIENTS NEAR FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND SALES FLOOR FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HAND WASHING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH REQUIRED INFO GIVEN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4"GAP ALONG SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE EXIT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SMALL ROOM BEHIND DISPLAY CASE ON SALES FLOOR,INSIDE OF FRONT WINDOW WALL VENT,ON REAR SHELVING UNIT, ON FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED DISPLAY CASE,MOTOR OF OVEN,BEHIND FLOOR MIXER,BEHIND WALK IN COOLER,NEXT TO PROOFING BOX,INSIDE OF PAN STORAGE CART,ON FLOOR BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES NEAR REAR DOOR, DOUGH MACHINE LOWER LEDGE,ON BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR CABINET. ALSO. 4- RAT DROPPING ON SHELVING UNIT BEHIND DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/25/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PROOFING BOX,WALK IN COOLER DOOR.MUST REMOVE TAPE AND PLASTIC FROM AROUND ALL WINDOWS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FLOOR MIXER, PREP TABLES & LEGS,WINDOW SILLS,LOWER SHELVES AND INSIDE OF DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO MOPSINK ON SITE TO GET OR DUMP MOP WATER. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AND LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON WATER LINE AT COFFEE MACHINE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR 2- COMP SINK,MISSING TILES ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/ DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS AT FRONT WINDOW.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR, IN BASEMENT AND STAIRCASE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTER AND HOOD AT FRYER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 152019PASSED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2019
PASSED
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
NOV 82019FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2019
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG BASE AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FEMALE EMPLOYEE MISSING PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
NOV 102016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 10
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, WINDOW LEDGES USED TO STORE FOOD COLORING, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, STAND MIXERS AND MIXING BOWLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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NOV 32016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 3
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
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO THE FLOUR STORAGE RACK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, WINDOW LEDGES USED TO STORE FOOD COLORING, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, STAND MIXERS AND MIXING BOWLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
OCT 132015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 13
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 10/8/15 REPORT 157491 NOT CORRECTED: DROPPINGS REMAIN AT SAME LOCATION NOTED ON 10/8/15. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. MGR REMOVED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED AREA DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PRE PACKAGED CAKES AND BREADCRUMBS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INTSD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL DOORS NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON WATER LINE TO CAPPUCINO MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE OR REMOVE MACHINE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO RECORDS, LOGS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME
OCT 62015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2015
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
OVER 50 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBBASE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PRE PACKAGED CAKES AND BREADCRUMBS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INTSD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL DOORS NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON WATER LINE TO CAPPUCINO MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE OR REMOVE MACHINE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO RECORDS, LOGS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
DEC 52014PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2014
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN WITH CAKED ON FOOD DEBRIS : ALL UNDERSIDES OF STANDING MIXERS AND ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER AND BEING LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND ALL LARGE STANDING MIXERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITHIN WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS WITH DREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHEILDS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOORS OF WASHROOMS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL DOORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 3 SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH RISNSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED FRONT CLOSET NEAR ENTRYWAY WITH CLUTTER. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLOSET TO DETER INSECTS AND RODENT HARBORAGE
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CABINETS UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CABINET TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
AUG 212013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 21
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING, DUST ACCUMULATION/SPIDERWEBS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
MAR 122012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 12
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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 CLEAN ALL STORAGE BINS.
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 CLEAN DUST FROM VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
JUL 182011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 18
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DRY STORAGE BINS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (TOOLS) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM PREP AREA.
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