SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HEARTS AND FLOUR BAKERY & CAFE.

BEAT. 48/100

6130 N RAVENSWOOD AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 29, 2025 · passed

Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 1 critical violation on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Mar 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 29
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 22
2025
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERNAL ICE FOR CONSUMPTION SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACKISH/PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INCLUDING SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

STORED FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST NOT BE STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RELOCATED SUCH STORED FOOD ITEMS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGER REMOVED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE METAL ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 29
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- NOTED PLASTIC/RUBBER ENCASEMENT OF THE WALK-IN FREEZERS INTERNAL WIRING AND WATER LINES IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

JAN 24
2024
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D)-- CLEAN METAL MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

: 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE WOODEN PALLETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. ALL SHELVING MUST ALLOW FLOORS TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- NOTED PLASTIC/RUBBER ENCASEMENT OF THE WALK-IN FREEZERS INTERNAL WIRING AND WATER LINES IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: 4-601.11(B)--- PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING ICE MACHINE NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--- NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE SCRAPER SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4)-- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1-11-23 REPORT #2796860 NOT CORRECTED. #47- NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

JAN 22
2024
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE STAFF MENS WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 87.7F. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES OF RUNNING. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

CLEAN METAL MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE WOODEN PALLETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. ALL SHELVING MUST ALLOW FLOORS TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED PLASTIC/RUBBER ENCASEMENT OF THE WALK-IN FREEZERS INTERNAL WIRING AND WATER LINES IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING ICE MACHINE NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE SCRAPER SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1-11-23 REPORT #2796860 NOT CORRECTED. #47- NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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JAN 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHER WITH GAUGE READING 183F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEANED WITH DIRT, COFFEE SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 29
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED TWO NON-COMMERCIAL DISHWASHING MACHINES LOCATED IN THE SMALL PANTRY KITCHENS ON THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR. MUST REMOVED FROM PREMISES. EITHER PROVIDE COMMERCIAL-GRADE DISHWASHING MACHINES FOR THE PANTRY KITCHENS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS OR USE ONLY THE APPROVED DISHWASHING FACILITIES ON THE FIRST FLOOR FOR ALL DISHWASHING. MACHINES TAGGED ARE HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER ENTRANCE HALLWAY AND ENTRANCE ELEVATOR WHERE FOODS ARE TRANSPORTED.

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