JESSICA'S BAKERY, INC..
4341 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 12 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 302025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER AS WELL AS VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED/SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALL BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES.
DEC 202022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA CAUSING VOIDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR FLOORING AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
NOV 192020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PREPARED GELATIN IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER ARE WITHOUT LABELS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON ALL PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LEAST 50 PPM. MUST MAINTAIN
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH COVERING INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS WELL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLES AND LARGE MIXING EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAINADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM WALL EXHAUST FAN
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED,MISSING WALL BASE NEAR MILK COOLER ON SALES FLOOR,DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT IN HOT WATER TANK AREA.
OCT 292018FAILED20 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION .MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED (GELATINAS AND BREAD) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER LEDGE OF STORAGE SHELF IN MIDDLE PREP AREA AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR DOOR IN HOT WATER TANK AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/29/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF BASEMENT DOOR AND FRONT DOOR HAS SMALL NAIL HOLES WHERE DOOR SWEEP WAS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOPSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRYER CABINET,BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN LIDS ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MIXER,PRESSOR,DOUGH MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINET,MICROWAVE,WINDOW SILLS.
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST REMOVE DRAIN LINE PIPE FROM HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO A OPENSITE FLOOR DRAIN.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOUR FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM WALL EXHAUST FAN.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED WALL OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,MISSING WALL BASE NEAR MILK COOLER ON SALES FLOOR,MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR FURNACE,MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE NEAR OVEN.DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT IN HOT WATER TANK AREA.
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
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OCT 142016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE/NOR ENROLLMENT AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
OBSERVED TWO KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND BACK OF PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLES,MIXERS, KNIVES,COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF PROFFERS, AND OVENS.ALSO CLEAN FRONT STORAGE SHELF.
OBSERVED FLOUR UNDER AND AROUND PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS THRU OUT.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, THRU-OUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN/RESEAL WALL NEXT TO COOLER, REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
OCT 92015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE OVEN LOCATED NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT BUG LIGHT ABOVE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET MUST MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 22015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 20 LIVE GNATS ON THE WALLS OF THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ONE LIVE GERMAN ROACH ON A SHELF NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE ALL OF THE PASTRY SHELVES LOCATED IN FRONT CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNAUTHORIZED PERSON (NOT AN EMPLOYEE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT CUSTOMERS/PUBLIC IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 222014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBERS GASKETS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
OCT 302013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
THE BAKERY AND WALK IN COOLER RACKS HAVE FOOD BUILDUP, CLEAN THE RACKS IN DETAIL.
THE PROOFER BOXES HAVE DIRTY GASKETS AND INTERIORS, THE THREE DOOR COOLER HAS AN ICE BUILDUP AND THE UNUSED MIXER IS FULL OF UTENSILS AND CRUMBS; DEFROST, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT.
THE 3-DOOR COOLER HAS NO THERMOMETER, INSTALL AN ACCURATE, EASY TO READ THERMOMETER.
THE SPARE DOUGH ROLLER AND MIXER ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND COVER STORED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION OR REMOVE ITEMS.
JUN 132011PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR SLIDING GLASS DISPLAY UNIT AT 45.1F WITH READY TO EAT DESSERTS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POOLED EGGS IN LARGE BUCKET IN WALK IN COOLER AT 48.9F,ASSORTED VARIETY OF STRAWBERRY FILLED CAKES 46.0F-47.7F,ASSORTED VARIETY OF SLICED CHEESE CAKES 46.6F-47.1F,FLAN 45.2F.INSIDE OF 3- DOOR SLIDING GLASS DISPLAY COOLER.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED. APPX.127 LBS.$308.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO.LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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.INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS,STORE UTENSILS FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 3- DOOR GLASS DISPLAY COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PROOFING BOX,WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED GLASS ON DESSERT DISPLAY CABINET,SIGN FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR,TOILET TANK LID BROKEN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNDER SIDE OF PREP TABLES,FRYER,FLOOR MIXERS,ROLLING CARTS,SPIDER WEBS FROM UNDERSIDE OF PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING SALES FLOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL & CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES,MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR AREA.WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT & REAR DOORS & TORN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT IN SAME AREA & ON BAKERY DISPLAY CABINETS ON SALES FLOOR,IN CLOSET IN TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT REAR HAND SINK.3- COMP SINK LEAKY FAUCET.MUST PLACE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CLOSET.
FEB 112010PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING BAKED GOODS, MONEY AND ONLY RINSING HER HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK. INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED AT EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP, THE WASHING OF HANDS INSIDE A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT PRODUCTION AREA RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE A MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, SANITIZED, INSIDE A 3PART SINK. DEMOSTRATED PROPER WASHING USING 100 PPM OF CHLORINE INSIDE 3PART SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND MOP SINK AT PRODUCTION AREA.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER DOOR, HOLDING UNITS, CART, ALL LARGE MIXER, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT AND SEAL OPENINGS ON CEILING AND AROUND PIPES.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT CLOSET AND PRODUCTION AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HABORAGE.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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