SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HARLEM BAKERY LLC.

YOUR CALL. 57/100

7210 W FOSTER AVE · NORWOOD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 14, 2017 · passed with conditions

2 of 5 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Aug 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 14
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood 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).

MINORChemical 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

NOV 8
2016
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 1
2016
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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

SERIOUSOther
* 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)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

SEP 2
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

AUG 25
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFacility 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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

MINORSanitation
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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