GORSKI BAKERY.

Chicago Health Dept

2835 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2011.

7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2011.

Last inspected Aug 2011. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 15

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside several coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.

AUG 5

2011

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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. Instructed to remove all live activity, detail clean and sanitize and have licensed pest control service premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

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 and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

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 disposal paper towel or hand dryer. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside several coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.

MAR 17

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

MAR 9

2011

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.

Critical Food Temperature

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 below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $25.00

Critical Pest Activity

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 7-38-020. Cat was removed from premises.

Critical Pest Activity

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-approximately 10 mice droppings. Instructed to remove all activity, detail clean and sanitize areas. Serious citation issued. 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

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 and basement uncleaned, greasy, must clean and maintain. -35 Walls and ceiling shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Ceiling tiles in ff areas must replaced and sealed: packaged area, prep area basement, 2 storage room in basement and tools storage area in basement. -41 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 odor. Must remove unused equipment in packaging area and basement, must organize basement and remove unnecessary materials. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

OCT 12

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

Minor Sanitation

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

Minor Facility Condition

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

Minor Sanitation

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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OCT 4

2010

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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 9/27/10 INSPECTION FOUND COOLER CLEAN, FOUND NO SMALL LIVE FLIES IN PACKAGING AREA OR TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME FOUND ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:FLOOR AND DOOR IN BIG OVEN (REAR),CREVICES BY HANDSINK,3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ELECTRICAL OUTLET, WALL CREVICES, SLICER MACHINE AND FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES IN BAKERY STORAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 5 DAYS TO CORRECT VIOLATION,10-12-10,INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST COMPANY FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PESTS. WASH AND SANITIZE SURFACES/UTENSILS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

Minor Sanitation

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

Minor Facility Condition

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 Regulations of the Board of Health. FOUND HOSES AND HOSE BIBBS IN BASEMENT PREP AREAS. A HOSE MAY NOT BE ATTACHED TO ANY FAUCET/BIBB UNLESS A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS INSTALLED. AIR CONDITIONER RUN-OFF LINE DRAINING INTO BASEMENT PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RE-ROUTE LINE SO IT DOES NOT DRAIN INTO SINK.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

Minor Sanitation

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

SEP 27

2010

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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. FOUND 100 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE UNUSED 2 DOOR COOLER,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,MANAGER CLEANED THE COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED THE COOLER ; FOUND SMALL 30 LIVE FLIES IN THE PACKAGING AREA WITH OPEN PASTRIES AND PIES READY FOR PACKAGING,SERIOUS VIOLATION,MANAGER DISCARDED THE PASTRIES AND PIES TOTAL $475.00 ,300 PCS(20 LBS) AND GIVEN 5 DAYS 10-04-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION,MUST CALL PEST COMPANY; FOUND 20 LIVE FLIES INSIDE TOILET IN BASEMENT,GIVEN 5 DAYS -10-04-10 TO CLEAN UP ,CALL PEST COMPANY FOR SERVICE;INSTRUCTED NO FLIES OR MICE DROPPINGS , NO INSECTS MUST BE FOUND IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT,RECOMMEND TO PUT ADDITIONAL LIGHTS IN THE PACKAGING AREA

Critical Pest Activity

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,INSTRUCTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE MUST BE TIGHTLY COVERED AND MAINTAINED,CITATION ISSUED,GIVEN 5 DAYS 10-04-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA;MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTS IN THE PACKAGING AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 BASEMENT,MUST ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS

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