Guatalinda Bakery
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2025-05-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-04-28 Fail Canvass 1 ▾
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 5-9-24 INSPECTION # 2594281. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED...
2024-05-09 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
2023-08-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-08-07 Fail Canvass 5 ▾
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR HELD OPEN WITH A BUNGEE CORD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE KEPT CLOSED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SCRAPED AND MISSING PAINT ON THE CORNER OF THE WALL AROUND THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALLS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2562999 ON 8/29/22 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - REPAIR THE WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE STOVE. 56 - OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT THAT DOES NOT FIT UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CONFIG...
2022-08-29 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE STOVE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT THAT DOES NOT FIT UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CONFIGURE OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT SO THAT ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IS STORED ENTIRELY UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES MISSING PLASTIC END CAPS. MUST INSTALL.
2021-11-02 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED PREP AREA VENTILATION HOODS AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH FOOD/DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
2020-05-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
2020-05-11 Fail Canvass 4 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOODS (TAMALES) PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM STORED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL EXPIRED FOODS. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
2019-10-09 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,PIPES ALONG WALL BASES,FLOOR MIXER, DOUGH PRESSOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2018-08-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES AVAILABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER NEXT TO THE BACK DOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 REPLACE THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA THAT ARE NOT WORKING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11 THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.
2017-09-12 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink missing, shall be provided.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Reach in cooler shelving/rack not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had peeling paint, food splattering around 3 compartment sink and rear kitchen, area shall be repaired, cleaned.
2017-05-02 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREAA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FOOD STOARGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WA...
2016-10-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (TAMALES, STUFF BELL PEPPERS, EMPANADAS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON D...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OE USED BY DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN HOOD WITH DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
2015-11-23 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2014-03-18 Pass License 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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