SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GUADALAJARA BAKERY.

BEAT. 28/100

4014 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 4, 2022 · passed

Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
73
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jan 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 4
2022
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 28
2022
FAILED
15 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NEEDED AT ALL DISHWASHING AND PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR SANDIWCH PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC.) WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO RECENT INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, LAST INSPECTION REPORT INSIDE LOG BOOK IS DATED 8/28/20. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH RECENT RECEIPTS AT ALL TIMES AND TO HAVE PREMISES SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION OF OVER 150 RAT DROPPINGS, OVER 150 LIVE SMALL FLIES, AND APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ANTS, AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH THROUGHOUT FACILITY. RAT DROPPINGS OBSERVED INSIDE THE BOTTOM PORTION OF A DISPLAY COOLER USED FOR STORAGE (UNDERNEATH THE ELECTRICAL WIRES/MOTOR), ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE WOODEN BAKERY PREP TABLE, ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE LARGE OVEN, NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, AND IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FRONT STAIRS. OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE DISH AREA AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND IN THE BASEMENT BY THE UTILITY SINK. OBSERVED ANTS ON THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN BROKEN TILES NEXT TO THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER. 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 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER (BLEACH) BEING USED ON SITE FOR DISHWASHING/SANITIZING. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT, GARBAGE, AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR THE FLAT TOP THAT IS BEING USED FOR STORAGE, AND INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER USED FOR STORAGE IN THE FRONT AREA NEXT TO THE FRONT 3-COMP SINK. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DIRT ON THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SLOW DRAINING IN THE PREP/DISH AREAS. OBSERVED BASEMENT UTILITY SINK SLOW DRAINING WITH STANDING WATER. MUST REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINERS/WOOD PREP TABLE. FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE FRONT DELI COOLER. MUST REPAIR HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE AND PROVIDE ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES FOR WALLS.

MINORFood Temperature
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10/25/2019 REPORT #2320475 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #49 (4-602.13)DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS, GREASE TRAPS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES, PROOFER, DOUGH SHEETER, DEEP FRYER, OVENS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. VIOLATION #55 (6-501.12) CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. VIOLATION #55 (6-501.11) REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. VIOLATION #56 (6-501.14) CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS, GREASE TRAPS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES, PROOFER, DOUGH SHEETER, DEEP FRYER, OVENS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ESPECIALLY IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2316023 ON 10/17/19: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, WASHROOMS AND FOOD PREP AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE HVAC CLOSET IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND 10 DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE AND ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE THE PREMISES TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. 60 - PREVIOUS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2262114 ON 2/15/19 NOT CORRECTED: 40 - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. 56 - ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IS MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. 57 - OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 17
2019
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND LIVE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE HVAC CLOSET IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19 THE FRONT WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT DOES NOT HAVE THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE CONNECTED. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL SO THAT THE DOOR IS SELF-CLOSING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2262114 ON 2/15/19 NOT CORRECTED: 40 - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. 53 - NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. 56 - ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IS MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. 57 - OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE SINGLE-USE PLASTIC SPOONS INVERTED TO PROTECT AGAINST CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NO WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR THE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IS MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.

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OCT 3
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED EXPIRED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE, EXPIRATION DATE 5/12/17, FOR GUILLERMO Z PEREZ, ON SITE. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION. DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; EGGS AND MILK., WERE BEING PREPARED AND 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.

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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

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED COOLER GASKETS ON 3 DOOR COOLING UNITS IN REAR PREP, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED CAULKING AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED CHIP PAINT ON WEST WALL,, ALONG BAKER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL AND TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAY 9
2016
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED BAKERY ITEMS PRE-PACKAGED FOR SALE WITH NO LABELS, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING, MUST PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN THE FRONT COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, COOLERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR,STORAGE SHELVES, AND BULK CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE PROOFER.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT ALSO IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT BAKERY AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN /REPAINT. ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT.

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

OBSERVED ONE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR BAKERY AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

FEB 3
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS, MIXERS, AND PREPARATION TABLES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT BAKERY PREPARATION AREAS.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS)

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND SCOOPS FOR FLOUR NOT STORED PROPERLY.

MAY 16
2014
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST NOT USE CARRY OUT FOOD BAGS TO STORE FOOD MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS & CONTAINERS.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DELI COOLER,ALL REACH IN COOLERS,ROLLING CARTS,MEAT SLICER, DEEP FRYER,WINDOW SILLS,FLOOR MIXERS,PREP TABLES ,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT,HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE AT FRONT WINDOW.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES,WALL TILE & WALL IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING WALL OUTLETS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM CEILING IN PROOFING BOX,THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SOME WALLS IN PREP & BASEMENT AREA.

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA & PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK, LEAKY FAUCET AT MIDDLE PREP HAND SINK.

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

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

MAY 24
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SECTIONS OF WALL AND CEILING AT REAR NEAR THE DOUGHNUT FRYER MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT/DEBRIS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. ALSO;SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN THE BAKING PREP AREAS AND AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WHERE NOTED TO THE MANAGER.

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

BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING

MAY 16
2013
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS WHERE FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS I.E. IN THE FURNACE ROOM,BEHIND 3 DOOR COOLERS IN THE BAKING FOOD PREP AREA,BASEMENT DRY STORAGE REAR AREAS.THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MISSING A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND THE COPY OF THE IDPH LICENSE IS EXPIRED.ALSO;THE FRONT DOORS WITH APPROX 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS AND REPLACE BROKEN SCREENS ON WEST WINDOW BEHIND FRON SERVICE COUNTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,TOPS/BOTTOMS INCLUDING LEGS OF ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DOUGHNUT FRYER ETC.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

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

SECTIONS OF WALL AND CEILING AT REAR NEAR THE DOUGHNUT FRYER MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT/DEBRIS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. ALSO;SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN THE BAKING PREP AREAS AND AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WHERE NOTED TO THE MANAGER.

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

BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

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

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ICE MAKER,(2)COFFEE STATIONS,MOP SINK BASEMENT. FOUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE SANDWICH PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING;MUST REPAIR.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MILK COOLER. MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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

DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE BAKING/PREP AREA,BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE STORED NEATLY 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

JAN 28
2011
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT RUBBER GASKETS AROUND 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAP PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND BREAD/PASTRY DISPLAY CASES.

MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT PREP/REAR PREP & BASEMENT). NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

MINORSanitation
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. NOTED WALLS THROUGHOUT WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

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