Gorski Bakery
Troubled record — failed 4 of 7 inspections for pest activity, food temperature
2011-08-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Bulk storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Can opener, ventilation filters and exhaust hood, racks, trays, sinks, prep tables, mixer, bulk storage containers and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor thru-out premises not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor thru-out prep area and repair floor inside small bakery walk-in cooler.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light covers and shields thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean or replace.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Faucet and drainline at three compartment sink in bakery and exposed handsink in basement not maintained. Instructed to repair drainline and faucet from leaking.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided inside several coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
2011-08-05 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Evidence of live insects on premises. Observed houseflies thru-out bakery prep and storage area-approximately 15, Gnats around tree compartment sink bakery area-approximately 10 plus and one live roach along side of grease trap in bakery area. Instru...
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle of three compartment sink in small bakery prep. Water with black gritty particles coming up left and right sides. Instructed to detail clean grease trap an...
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
Toilet room in basement not maintained or cleaned. Toilet room floor, sinks and toilet(entire toilet room) not clean or in good use. Also, toilet not provided with hand drying device. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize facility and provided disp...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Bulk storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Can opener, ventilation filters and exhaust hood, racks, trays, sinks, prep tables, mixer, bulk storage containers and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor thru-out premises not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor thru-out prep area and repair floor inside small bakery walk-in cooler.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light covers and shields thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean or replace.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Faucet and drainline at three compartment sink in bakery and exposed handsink in basement not maintained. Instructed to repair drainline and faucet from leaking.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided inside several coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
2011-03-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods stored in coolers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Stainsteel surface in prep area not maintained. Instructed to remove rust at bottom of storage shelves and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Cooking equipment not properly vented. Instructed that all cooking equipment must be under ventilation exhaust fan.
2011-03-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found internal temperature of cooler at 52.1 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that all coolers must maintain 40 F or below at all times of operation. Critical citation issued 7-38...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found 5 lbs of cooked chicken at 51.9 F in cooler stated above. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or belo...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
Evidence of a live animal found on premises. Observed black cat in basement storage room on bottom storage shelf. Instructed manager that cat must be removed from premises and no live animals or insects kepted on premises. Critical citation issued 7-...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Found mice droppings on on storage rack in front on bottom shelf-approximately 20, in ajdacent storage room on bottom on storage shelf-approximately 20 and in basement storage room near decorations-appro...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Previous minor violation not corrected: report: 414119, dated 9-27-2010: -33 All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Shelves inside walk-in cooler, cake area...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods stored in coolers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Stainsteel surface in prep area not maintained. Instructed to remove rust at bottom of storage shelves and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light bulb in basement walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to sheild bulb. Shields through out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to replace all light shields and end-caps.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Cooking equipment not properly vented. Instructed that all cooking equipment must be under ventilation exhaust fan.
2010-10-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
2010-10-04 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FROM...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN CAKE PREP ROOM. MUST INSTALL WASHABLE BARRIER BETWEEN SINKS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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 Regulati...
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
2010-09-27 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUN...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE NOT FULLY COVERED AND OPEN,GARBAGE IS FULL TO THE TOP,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INS...
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. SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,CAKE AREA AND BASEMENT UNCLEAN,GREASY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR BIG OVEN MUST BE REPAIRED ;MISSING FLOOR TILE IN PACKAGING AREA MUST BE REPLACED
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN THE FF AREAS MUST BE REPLACED AND SEALED:PACKAGING AREA,PREP AREA BASEMENT, 2 STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AND TOOLS STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT DELI AND SALAD DISPLAY COOLER;MUST REPLACE BRO...
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. USED /DIRTY APRONS MUST BE PLACED IN A COVERED CONTAINER
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PACKAGING AREA AND ...
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