HELLAS PASTRY SHOP.

Chicago Health Dept

2627 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

11 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Nov 2024.

Last inspected Nov 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 13

2024

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN WASHROOM AND IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINERS ON STORAGE SHELFS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 10

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED THAT BAKING MIXING DISHES ARE STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK REAR PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OD DUST ON CHANDELIER OVER REAR FOOD PREP ENTRY DOOR. MAST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

JUL 29

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Observed flour bulk food storage bin not labeled. Manager corrected on site.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING OR SERVING FOOD FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NON USE CARD BOARD FOR COVERING OF SHELVING IN WALK IN FREEZER

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN LIGHT FIXTURE CHAINS THAT ARE COVERED WITH DUST

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN FOOD PREP ROOM.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BROKEN PROTECTIVE SHIELD ON LIGHTS OVER DISHWASHING AREA

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS OVER COFFEE PREP AREA AND FOOD PACKING AREA

JUN 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING OR SERVING FOOD FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NON USE CARD BOARD FOR COVERING OF SHELVING IN WALK IN FREEZER

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN LIGHT FIXTURE CHAINS THAT ARE COVERED WITH DUST

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN FOOD PREP ROOM.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BROKEN PROTECTIVE SHIELD ON LIGHTS OVER DISHWASHING AREA

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULBS OVER COFFEE PREP AREA AND FOOD PACKING AREA

AUG 30

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN/PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,INTERIOR CABINETS THROUGHOUT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DIRTY BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DRY STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN A DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 26

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SPINACH PIE, AND CUSTARD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. TOULA SAPANOS ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AT 3:20PM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE PREP TABLE AND REMOVE NON FOOD ITEMS /MEDICINE BOTTLES ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER (WITH FOOD CRUMBS/FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER FOR THE COOK.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

MAY 27

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED COOKING STOVE LINED WITH FOIL PAPER AND ON SIDES AND SHELVES LINED WITH CARD BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO AVOID LINING EQUIPMENT WITH PAPER OR FOIL TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS, MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM EXTERIOR SURFACE OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS,

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH DISPLAY CASES AT HE FRONT SELLING AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

FEB 10

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED A LARGE METAL CONTAINER IN THE FREEZER WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING FLOUR. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED COOKING STOVE LINED WITH FOIL PAPER AND ON SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO AVOID LINING EQUIPMENT WITH PAPER OR FOIL TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE GRINDER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH DISPLAY CASES AT HE FRONT SELLING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WASHROOM THAT CONTAINS A WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VENTILATION SYSTEM OR ENSURE THAT WINDOW IS OPEN.

DEC 23

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED COOKING STOVE LINED WITH FOIL PAPER AND ON SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO AVOID LINING EQUIPMENT WITH PAPER OR FOIL TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE GRINDER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH DISPLAY CASES AT HE FRONT SELLING AREA.

SEP 18

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD OF THE DOOR OF THE CABINET IN FRONT AREA, UNDER THE MICROWAVE. MUST SEAL THE WOOD OR PAINT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT AREA AND PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVINGS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE REAR AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUN 22

2011

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED BROKEN DOORS FOR 2DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER, MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, CABITNETS, WALK IN COOLER SHELVES, STOVE, ETC..MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WASHROOM WALLS AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR BURNER AND REPAIR PIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

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