MAY 25
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HOUSE OF CAKES.
YOUR CALL. 68/100
6189 N CANFIELD AVE · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 25, 2022 · passed
9 of 13 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since May 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LARGE WOOD BOX IN BASEMENT CONTAINING CANNOLI SHELLS. WOOD BOX IS PROHIBITED AND TOO LARGE TO FIT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST USE SMALLER CONTAINERS MADE OF FOOD GRADE MATERIALS TO STORE CANNOLI SHELLS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
STORE VACUUM, MOPS AND BROOMS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT.
MAY 252021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 25
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
JAN 152020FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 15
2020
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINKS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS.MANAGEMENT PROMPTLY PUT UP SIGNS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY UNDER WORK BENCHES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER WORK BENCHES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
VIOLATION # 47 NOT CORRECTED(PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION OBSERVED 4/16/2019-SEE REPORT#2285224. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
APR 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. CLOSEST HAND SINK LOCATED IN BACK BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS NOT IN CONVENIENCE DISTANCE FOR EMPLOYEE WORKING IN FRONT. MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER ,HAND SOAP AND DRYING PROVISION AND SINK SHOULD BE LOCATED ON CONVENIENT DISTANCE FOR EMPLOYEE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD IN FRONT OF FACILITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS (CRACKED EGGS) STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACED DOOR GASKETS ON 6 DOOR FREEZER
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN TOP OF EQUIPMENT FROM DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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MAY 312017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 31
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Observed cookies and pastries on the front service counter not shielded or protected from customer contamination. Instructed to shield and maintain. Corrected during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Observed foodhandlers at front counter not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to correct and maintain.
OCT 142016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 14
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS ASSORTED PIZZAS HELD ON DISPLAY SHELVING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHEESE AND ARTICHOKE PIZZA AT 65.5F, CHEESE PIZZA AT 68.7F, CHEESE AND TOMATO PIZZA AT 66.9F, CHEESE, TOMATO AND ONION AT 65.1F, CHEESE, GREEN PEPPER, MUSHROOM PIZZA AT 66.9F. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $150.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). REVIEWED HOTS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. ALSO PROPER METHODS AND TIMES FOR COOLING FOODS. NO TEMPERATURES LOGS ON SITE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TAPE AS MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR GASKETS OF THE COOLERS AND AROUND THE OPEN AIR GAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE FRONT FOOD WRAPPING/BREAD SLICER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
MAY 272015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 27
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GASKETS NOT MAINTAINED ON REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WORN GASKETS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILE WORN IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WORN CEILING TILE. LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL COVERS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
MAY 262015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 26
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GASKETS NOT MAINTAINED ON REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WORN GASKETS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILE WORN IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WORN CEILING TILE. LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL COVERS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
AUG 122014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR/TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR (HOT WATER BOILER ROOM). MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THEROMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER #3. MUST PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR COOLER.
MAR 282013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES OF BAKING RACKS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND DEBRIS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT THE FAR END OF BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAR 202012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving that had peelig paint, rust shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooler shelving, walk in cooler shelving racks need cleaning, bsmt storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in bsmt. storage areas, under shelving need cleaning, floors in kitchen prep area need cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall that had exposed plaster by exposed hand sink in prep area shall be repaired/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields were missing end caps in kitchen front counter area, and bsmt storage areas, shall provide end caps to all light shields.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
MAY 202010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 20
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULKING WORN OUT ON THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LIDS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS, AND CLEAN THE SHELVINGS IN DRY STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPT SINK NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MAKE THE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AND CLEAN APRON
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