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57
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Harlem Bakery LLC

7210 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 · Norwood Park · Bakery · High risk
YOUR CALL
57/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 5 inspections for pest activity, facility condition

Inspections
5
2 passed
Last Inspected
2017-04-14
Pass Rate
40%
2 failures
Score
57/100
YOUR CALL
Failed 2 inspections (2016, 2015)
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Facility Condition issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
📦
Food Storage & Handling serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
📌
Other serious
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Food Temperature minor
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Documentation & Training minor
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Facility Condition critical
🚰
Plumbing & Waste minor
2017-04-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Found cookies on display at front counter not shield from possible customer contamination. Instructed facility to adequately protect all foods at all times. Facility wrapped said items at time of inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed food items transferred out of original containers. Instructed to label and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Found the gasket on the walk in cooler door to be torn. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed items stored on floors throughout. Instructed facility to elevate all items at least 6 inches off floors and maintain.

2016-11-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-11-01 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, AN INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE AND DISPLAYED TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (INFORMATION GIVEN).

2015-09-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

ESTABLISHMENT HAS UNUSED WALK-IN FREEZER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT, REPLACE OR REMOVE.

2015-08-25 Fail License
CRITICAL 4
critical Facility Condition

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE OR MAINTAINED. EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR FRONT PREP AREA LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA AND NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DOOR OR INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

FRONT FOOD DISPLAY COUNTER NOT PROPERLY ENCLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXPOSED HANDSINK HAS PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDE AROUND DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PUTTY.

minor Sanitation

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

ESTABLISHMENT HAS UNUSED WALK-IN FREEZER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT, REPLACE OR REMOVE.

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