SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FRANKINS BAKERY.

BEAT. 48/100

4353 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 3, 2022 · passed

Failed 2 of 9 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jun 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 3
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR TRAULSEN COOLER BROKEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

JUL 27
2022
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREMISES WITHOUT A LABEL (FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BY THE REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR TRAULSEN COOLER BROKEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

JUL 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ALLERGEN LABEL MISSING ON FOOD (DESERTS, MILK DRINKS, ETC.) PACKAGED ON SITE, IN THE CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE COOLER ON SALES FLOOR. MUST LABEL THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCES OF ANY MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS (I.E. MILK, EGGS, ETC.). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 30
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EXIT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND WASHED HANDS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. IN ADDITION, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS EATING LUNCH ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN PRODUCTION AREA. INSTRUCTED OPERATION THAT PROPER HAND WASHING MUST OCCUR AT DESIGNATED EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. ALSO INFORMED OPERATION THAT CONSUMPTION OF MEALS CANNOT OCCUR IN FOOD PREP AREA IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010 (A)

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER, ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; EGGS AND MILK ETC., WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGER CORRECT VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED, FLAN, CAKE, ETC., INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TITLES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND OR REPLACE.

AUG 5
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, FRONT COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, REAR FLOOR MIXER AND HAND GRINDER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF PROOFER.

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

OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

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NOV 16
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL. FOUND CAKE INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL.

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

FOUND SHELVING UNITS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.

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

FOUND TOOLS STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS. MUST REMOVE/RELOCATE.

SEP 26
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVINGS IN PREP/REAR AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE (2)REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.

JUL 2
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 25
2013
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT FRONT DISPLAY COUNTER AREA TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING,

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

MUST PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS,

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR,

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR FAUCET TO HAND SINK IN BATHROOM

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