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Josefina'S Bakery

1156 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608 · Pilsen · Bakery · Medium risk
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51/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 6 inspections for pest activity

Inspections
6
3 passed
Last Inspected
2014-08-19
Pass Rate
50%
3 failures
Score
51/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2014-08-19)
Failed 3 inspections (2014, 2013, 2011)
Pest Activity issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 11×
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Pest Activity critical
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Other minor
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Documentation & Training serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2014-08-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-08-11 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE THE CUSTOMER BREAD DISPLAY CASES AND ON WALLS NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN SAID AREAS.ALSO,FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON CORNERS OF REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BENEA...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL RAW WOODEN SURFACES INSIDE THE CUSTOMER BREAD DISPLAY CASES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE BREAD PROOFER MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF ALL REACH-IN-COOLERS AND CUSTOMER DISPLAY BREAD DISPLAY CASES,HOOD ABOVE DEEP FRYER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS,BAKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

2013-12-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CONTINUE TO CLEAN THE PROOFER REMOVE RUST.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION CORRECTED.

2013-11-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 35 MICE DROPPINGS REAR STORAGE WEST WALL NEED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE, NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTIVE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PROOFER NOT MAINTAINED,NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF PROOFER AND REMOVE RUST, NEW RAW WOOD STORAGE UNITS FRONT NEED TO SEAL.

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN ALL BULK CONTAINERS, STABLE STORAGE AREAS, TRAY CARTS. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITAZE IN PLACE MIXERS, AND PREP TABLES.ALSO NEED TO DEFROST BOX FREEZER/CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NEEDS TO BE CLEANED THRU-OUT AND UNDER EQUIPMENT OVEN/ IN CORNERS, ALSO IN WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS, AND WALL NEXT TO OVEN.

2011-05-11 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-05-06 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FO...

serious Documentation & Training

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-0...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE WALKIN COOLER.

critical Pest Activity

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. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT HAS MICE DROPPINGS, DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.

minor Sanitation

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

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. THE LIGHT IN THE BACK AREA IS MISSING THE LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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...

critical Pest Activity

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

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. FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REM...

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