HAPPY CAKE LA BAGUETTE.

Chicago Health Dept

5855 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

12 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Dec 2017.

Last inspected Dec 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 7

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

* 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.

Minor Sanitation

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 29

2017

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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)

Serious Sanitation

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

Serious Chemical Safety

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MAY 4

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & 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.

MAR 31

2015

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 24

2015

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Serious Other

* 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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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 7

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in prep area, kitchen area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

OCT 16

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 31

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 11

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 8

2012

FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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).

Critical Pest Activity

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

See violation #14.

Serious Other

* 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 27

2012

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 3

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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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