Happy Cake LA Baguette
Mixed record — 6 of 12 inspections passed
2017-12-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER, ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; FLAN AND CHEESE CAKE, ETC., WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BOTTOM INTERIOR SURFACE OF DELFIELD 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, IN FRONT SHOWROOM AREA, IN POOR REPAIR, LARGE CRACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED TOILET SEAT IN WOMAN'S RESTROOM MISSIN...
2017-11-29 Fail Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED 3 ROLLING RACKS STORED IN MIDDLE OF SHOWROOM FLOOR WITH 50 SHEET PANS OF ASSORTED PASTRY ITEMS, FOR SALE TO CUSTOMERS, NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOODS MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPAR...
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
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT 1764063, DATE 5 - 4 - 16, NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION # 30 OBSERVED MANY BAKERY ITEMS PRE-PACKAGED FOR SALE WITH OUT LABLES,INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING. LABLES MUST BE ON ALL PRE-PACKAGED GOODS OFFERED...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BOTTOM INTERIOR SURFACE OF DELFIELD 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, IN FRONT SHOWROOM AREA, IN POOR REPAIR, LARGE CRACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED TOILET SEAT IN WOMAN'S RESTROOM MISSIN...
2016-05-04 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED MANY BAKERY ITEMS PRE-PACKAGED FOR SALE WITH OUT LABLES,INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.LABLES MUST BE ON ALL PRE-PACKAGED GOODS OFFERED FOR SALE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED TWO COOLERS THAT ARE NOT IN USE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TPO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR WITH DAMAGED TILES/EXPOSED WOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL ALL EXPOSED WOOD.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES/MISSING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CAKE BOXES STORED ON THE FRONT FLOOR BEHIND COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6' OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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.
2015-03-31 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2015-03-24 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE DUMPSTER OUTSIDE . SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION. FOODHANDLERS SELLS/HANDLES CAKE WITH DAIRY/MILK INGREDIENTS.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND PACKAGED FLAN CAKE INSIDE COOLER WITH NO LABELS. MUST LABEL PACKAGED CAKE INSIDE COOLERS.
2014-02-07 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Damaged/missing floor tiles in rear kitchen area, and under cooler shall be replaced/repaired.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen area, shall be replaced/repaired, walls that had gaps, peeling paint in rear kitchen, shall be repaired/sealed.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in prep area, kitchen area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
2012-10-16 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2012-05-31 Pass Consultation ▾
No violations found.
2012-05-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2012-05-08 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
Inadequate sewage and waste water disposal at three compartment sink. While running and draining water at three compartment sink foul smelling water coming from grease trap and draining all over floor into prep area. Instructed to repair three compar...
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Exposed hand sink in prep area not provided with hand drying device for food handlers. Instructed that disposable paper towel must be provided at the exposed hand sink for proper hand washing of food handlers. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
Previous serious violation not corrected: 04-27-2012, report #1214454: No pest control logbook available or maintained on premises. Establishment does not have licensed pest control company or service invoices. Also, observed mice dropping-approximat...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Foods not protected during storage, display and service. Observed four trays of various pastries on top of food counter thats is exposed and not protected or covered from customer or contamination. Instructed manager that all foods must be protected...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
See violation #14.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods is served and prepared. Establishment has potentially hazardous pastries on premises that is prepped, finished and packaged. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on p...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor in front display area not maintained. Instructed to replace broken floor tile.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall along basebaord not seal through-out. Instructed to seal all openings and install coving in missing areas. Must install screen door for rear exit door.
2012-04-27 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Exposed hand sink in prep area not provided with liquid soap or hand drying device for food handlers. Instructed that liquid soap and disposable paper towels must be provided at the exposed hand sink for proper hand washing of food handlers. Critical...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
No pest control logbook available or maintained on premises. Establishment does not have licensed pest control company or service invoices. Also, observed mice dropping in rear or top of plastic model cakes-approximately 6 droppings. Instructed to ha...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor in front display area not maintained. Instructed to replace broken floor tile.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall along basebaord not seal through-out. Instructed to seal all openings and install coving in missing areas.
2011-11-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. NOTED BREAD, PASTRIES AND COOKIE...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL SHELVES INSIDE CAKE DISPLAY COOLER AND INSIDE CAKE REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BREAD/PASTRY RACKS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALSO MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MIXER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED OPENING AT CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE OR PROVIDE COVER.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AND FRONT AREA.-------MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE FRONT DISPLAY AR...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER AND DRIED LEAVES.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
NOTED CUSTOMER ENTERING REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL OR EMPLOYEES ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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