GEORGIAN BAKERY.
2812 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 10 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 242018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED FROZEN FOODS FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH ALL LABELING REQUIREMENTS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL.
METAL RACK FOOD CART WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY WALL WITH FOOD SPLATTER IN THE SAME ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
JUL 162018FAILED12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND ALSO FOUND WITH A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN POLICY FOR CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OF A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED FROZEN FOODS FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH ALL LABELING REQUIREMENTS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALONG BASEBOARD AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND BEHIND FAR REAR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
THE FOLLOWING SHELVING FOUND DIRTY: METAL RACK FOOD CART WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, REAR STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS: INTERIOR OF THE FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT, INTERIOR FRONT TALL REACH-IN COOLER, INTERIOR REAR REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY WALL WITH FOOD SPLATTER IN THE SAME ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLER ON SITE OR ALL OTHER REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 162017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE (CERTIFICATES ON SITE EXPIRED 1/18/2017) . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND DIRT ON SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY REFRIGERATION UNIT, HEAVY FLOUR DUST ON SHELVES AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, DIRTY LIQUID AND DIRT INSIDE INSIDE REAR 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT, DIRT AND BURNED SUBSTANCES INSIDE OVEN AND HEAVY DIRT WITH CRUMBS OF PASTRIES INSIDE THE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL, UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT CAKED WITH FLOUR AND DIRT.
NOTED STAINED WALLS BY THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE AL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
JAN 172017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BREAD OVEN IN POOR REPAIR. BROKEN AND MISSING TILES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
JAN 112017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1978869 DATED 1/4/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-#29) NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1734498 DATED 3/21/2016 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN CENTER OF KITHCEN WITH TOP LID IN DISREPAIR. LID IS NOT ABLE TO STAY CLOSED UNLESS LARGE BOTTLES OF WATER ARE PLACED ON TOP. FREEZER LID MUST BE REPAIRED SO THAT LID TO FREEZER IS FULLY INTACT AND GASKET OF FREEZER IS REPAIRED. FREEZER NEEDST O OPEN AND CLOSE AND SEAL TIGHTLY.#33) OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK UNCLEAN, OBSERVED ALL INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS UNCLEAN, OBSERVED ALL SHELVING FOR DRYSTORAGE UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STANDING MIXER. #35) OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN IN FRONT CASH REGISTER AREA NEAR GARBAGE, IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS FREE OF DIRT, DUST, AND FOOD SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FANS WITHIN CEILING UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 38) OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK....#18) NOTED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES, FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE CABINET OF THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND LITTER ON FLOORS THROUGH-OUT FACILITY, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO REPAIR MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND ALONG PIPING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE U-JOINT BOTTOM PIPE OF THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....ALSO NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASH SINK AND DRAINBOARD..
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE REAR ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND ON SHELVINGS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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JAN 42017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES, FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE CABINET OF THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PASTRIES). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1734498 DATED 3/21/2016 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN CENTER OF KITHCEN WITH TOP LID IN DISREPAIR. LID IS NOT ABLE TO STAY CLOSED UNLESS LARGE BOTTLES OF WATER ARE PLACED ON TOP. FREEZER LID MUST BE REPAIRED SO THAT LID TO FREEZER IS FULLY INTACT AND GASKET OF FREEZER IS REPAIRED. FREEZER NEEDST O OPEN AND CLOSE AND SEAL TIGHTLY.#33) OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK UNCLEAN, OBSERVED ALL INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS UNCLEAN, OBSERVED ALL SHELVING FOR DRYSTORAGE UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STANDING MIXER. #35) OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN IN FRONT CASH REGISTER AREA NEAR GARBAGE, IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS FREE OF DIRT, DUST, AND FOOD SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FANS WITHIN CEILING UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 38) OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO REPAIR MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND ALONG PIPING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE REAR ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND ON SHELVINGS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
MAR 282016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
: OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN CENTER OF KITHCEN WITH TOP LID IN DISREPAIR. LID IS NOT ABLE TO STAY CLOSED UNLESS LARGE BOTTLES OF WATER ARE PLACED ON TOP. FREEZER LID MUST BE REPAIRED SO THAT LID TO FREEZER IS FULLY INTACT AND GASKET OF FREEZER IS REPAIRED. FREEZER NEEDST O OPEN AND CLOSE AND SEAL TIGHTLY.
OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK UNCLEAN, OBSERVED ALL INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS UNCLEAN, OBSERVED ALL SHELVING FOR DRYSTORAGE UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STANDING MIXER.
OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN IN FRONT CASH REGISTER AREA NEAR GARBAGE, IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS FREE OF DIRT, DUST, AND FOOD SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FANS WITHIN CEILING UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKING CONDITION.
INSTALL EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATORS. INSTALL THERMOMETER WITHIN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
MAR 212016FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 20 FRUIT FLIES ABOVE ON WALL BEHIND 3COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS ON SITE BEING PREPARRED INCLUDING MILK AND EGGS BEEF PIE. MUST HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH ORIGIAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1506477 DATED 4/24/15 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING : VIOLATION # 33 FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLER SHELVING RACKS NOT CLEAN, NEED DETAILED CLEANING. REAR KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN. NEED DETAILED CLEANING. #34 FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR KITCHEN, NEED DETAILED CLEANING IN CORNERS, FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM AREA NOT CLEAN, NEED DEATILED CLEANING. #41 MUST STORE STOCK ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #45 MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER LIST FOR NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-32-010
OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MADE OF RAW WOOD. MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN CENTER OF KITHCEN WITH TOP LID IN DISREPAIR. LID IS NOT ABLE TO STAY CLOSED UNLESS LARGE BOTTLES OF WATER ARE PLACED ON TOP. FREEZER LID MUST BE REPAIRED SO THAT LID TO FREEZER IS FULLY INTACT AND GASKET OF FREEZER IS REPAIRED. FREEZER NEEDST O OPEN AND CLOSE AND SEAL TIGHTLY.
OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK UNCLEAN, OBSERVED ALL INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS UNCLEAN, OBSERVED ALL SHELVING FOR DRYSTORAGE UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STANDING MIXER.
OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN IN FRONT CASH REGISTER AREA NEAR GARBAGE, IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS FREE OF DIRT, DUST, AND FOOD SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FANS WITHIN CEILING UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTALL EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATORS. INSTALL THERMOMETER WITHIN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
APR 242015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
Found/observed no food certified food mgr with City of Chicago food sanitation certificate while preparing/ making, potentially hazardous foods(beef pies/pastries, spinach/chicken pies) at this time of inspection Citation issued 7-38-012 Serious violation.
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, under storage shelving in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in furnace room area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, and storage area, shall be replaced/repaired.
Must stored stock items six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
APR 142014PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE MANAGER BAKING CHEESE PIES AT 1105AM AND THERE IS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. MUST ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, COOKED, OR PREPARED. SERIOUS CITATION.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD UP AT ALL OF THE FREEZERS ON PREMISES; THE SHELVING RACKS AT THE HOT HODLING UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE CASH REGISTER AND THE SHELVING RACKS AT THE COOLER HOLDING CAVIAR.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOP AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES, AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FLOUR DUST.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRI FROM THE FRONT OF THE STORE AND IN THE STAFF RESTROOM.
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE AT WALL ACROSS FROM THE GEORGIAN BREAD OVEN.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB AT THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE.
MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES SMALL COT ON THE FLOOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE VENT SYSTEM IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. NONE OF THE OPERATIONS CONNECTED WITH FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN ANY ROOM USED AS LIVING OR SLEEPING QUARTERS.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK.
MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FROM THE SHELVING RACKS LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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