DEC 7
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HAPPY CAKE LA BAGUETTE.
BEAT. 44/100
5855 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 7, 2017 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 12 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
* 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 ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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 MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 292017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 29
2017
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
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, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005 (A)
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 FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECTED ABOVE VIOLATION BY REINSPECTION DATE OF 12/06/17 SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-42-090
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 MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 42016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 4
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
MAR 242015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 24
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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FEB 72014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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).
MAY 82012FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 8
2012
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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 compartment and grease trap from improper disposable of waste water. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
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-approximately 6 in rear south east corner. Instructed to have licensed pest control company service premises and provide logbook with all required documents and remove all rodent activity. Critical citation issued 7-42-090
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 and covered to prevent contamination of food products. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).
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 premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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.
APR 272012FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 27
2012
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 citation issued 7-38-030.
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 have licensed pest control company service premises and provided logbook with all required documents and remove all rodent activity. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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.
NOV 32011PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
NOV 3
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
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 COOKIES STORED IN AN OPEN RACKS AND ON TOP OF DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT COVER FOR SALE AT FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED OR WRAPPED DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 30 LBS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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 AREA.
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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