AUG 15
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GORSKI BAKERY.
BEAT. 29/100
2835 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 15, 2011 · passed
Failed 4 of 7 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 MONTHS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
AUG 52011FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 5
2011
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
MAR 172011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
MAR 92011FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 9
2011
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
OCT 122010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 12
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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
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OCT 42010FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2010
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 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.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
SEP 272010FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2010
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA;MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTS IN THE PACKAGING AREA
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 BASEMENT,MUST ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS
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