SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JR DESSERT BAKERY.

EAT. 82/100

2841 W HOWARD ST · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 22, 2025 · passed

15 of 20 inspections passed, with 10 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
15 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
73
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 22
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE EMPLOYEES REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE.

SEP 3
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP AT STORAGE ROOM. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REMOVE SAID PEELING CEILING PAINT.

FEB 3
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 6
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS AT BOTH REAR SOUTH WALL WINDOWS IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING PAINT AND CHIPPING PLASTER.---- WALL SURROUNDING THE WEST PREP AREA THERMOSTAT IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN HOLES AND SEALED WITH TAPE. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

JAN 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDSINK AT FRONT COUNTER DISPENSING AREA WHERE MONEY IS EXCHANGED AND PASTRIES SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE HAND SINK AT FRONT COUNTER DISPENSING/SERVING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AT DISHWASHING AREAS.(CHIPPING PAINT).MUST REPAIR/PAINT.

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MAY 21
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED MILK CRATE BEING USED FOR ELEVATION OF FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE SUCH ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL UNISEX WASHROOMS HAS NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER,IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN THE BIG STORAGE ROOM. AND ALSO REMOVE CARDBOARD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED CEILING IN THE REAR COOK AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED FOR WATER DISPENSER. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED/SERVICED.

JUN 11
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DISH MACHINE IN DISREPAIR. OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK USED TOGETHER AS A 3 COMPARTMENT IN ORDER TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL POTS, PANS, AND UTENSILS. OBSERVED SOME POTS PANS AND UTENSILS TOO LARGE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN EXISTING 2 COMPARTMENT OR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR DISH MACHINE OR INSTALL LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO FULLY SUBMERGE ALL POTS PANS AND UTENSILS.

APR 10
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ROUND BOARDS CAKE HOLDER NOT PROPERLY STORED ON TOP LAST SHELF,TOO CLOSE TO GROUND,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS AND STORE THEM INSIDE THE SAID CONTAINER OR RELOCATED ITEMS, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.

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

REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

BROKEN WALL AROUND THE VENT OF THE HOOD ABOVE OVENS,BY COOKING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PEELING PAINT ON EAST WALL BETWEEN THE OVENS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT SAID AREA. WALL TILE MISSING ABOV THE WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM AT BOX STORAGE AREA.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS AT REAR PREP AREA,ALSO TUBE LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN OR NOT COMPLETELY INSIDE THE END-CAPS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD AND RECHECK OTHER LIGHT SHIELD

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT CAKE DECORATION AND PREPARATION AREA ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING.

MAR 31
2017
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-20-16,REPORT #1933075 #32-BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE WEST WALL IN THE TEMP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 3-31-17 WE(MANAGER,OWNER AND MYSELF OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION)

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

ROUND BOARDS CAKE HOLDER NOT PROPERLY STORED ON TOP LAST SHELF,TOO CLOSE TO GROUND,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS AND STORE THEM INSIDE THE SAID CONTAINER OR RELOCATED ITEMS, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.

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

REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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

BROKEN WALL AROUND THE VENT OF THE HOOD ABOVE OVENS,BY COOKING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PEELING PAINT ON EAST WALL BETWEEN THE OVENS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT SAID AREA. WALL TILE MISSING ABOV THE WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM AT BOX STORAGE AREA.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS AT REAR PREP AREA,ALSO TUBE LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN OR NOT COMPLETELY INSIDE THE END-CAPS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD AND RECHECK OTHER LIGHT SHIELD

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT CAKE DECORATION AND PREPARATION AREA ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING.

JUN 27
2016
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE WEST WALL IN THE TEMP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BOX ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN ND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING TILE IN THE REAR OF THE BAKING ROOM. HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND FOOD ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BOX ROOM STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN

JUN 23
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

THE REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR IS NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR, ACCESSIBLE FOR FLIES TO ENTER, DOOR WAS OPENED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF INSECTS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, EXIT DOOR IN THE BOX ROOM NOT RODENT PROOFED. THRESHOLD IS INSTALLED, BUT 1/4" GAP IS STILL PRESENT AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE WEST WALL IN THE TEMP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BOX ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN ND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING TILE IN THE REAR OF THE BAKING ROOM. HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND FOOD ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BOX ROOM STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN

JUN 20
2016
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED HT DISH MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA NOT REACHING A FINAL RINSE OF 180F, MACHINE ONLY REACHED 150F, WITNESSED BY BOTH MANGER AND SANITARIAN. PER OFFICE, 48 HRS. NOTICE WAS GIVEN TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE. REPAIRMAN HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND IN ROUTE. UNIT TAGGED. DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL MACHINE IS FIXED. WILL RETURN ON 6/22/2016 TO INSPECT MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN A REAR CORNER ON THE SIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM IN THE PREP/MIXING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO, IN SAID ROOM, THE REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR IS NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR, ACCESSIBLE FOR FLIES TO ENTER, DOOR WAS OPENED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF INSECTS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, EXIT DOOR IN THE BOX ROOM NOT RODENT PROOFED. THRESHOLD IS INSTALLED, BUT 1/4" GAP IS STILL PRESENT AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOOD. BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE WEST WALL IN THE TEMP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BOX ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN ND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; PREP, TOILET ROOMS, AND BOX ROOM. ALSO, HOLES AT THE FLOOR BASE OF THE MENS ROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING TILE IN THE REAR OF THE BAKING ROOM. HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND FOOD ACCUMULATION. WALL BASE DETACHED IN THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BOX ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA BETWEEN THE SINK AND PREP TABLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BOX ROOM STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 10
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Large mixer in food prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Walk in freezer had raw wood shelving, shall be repaired/sealed or replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Floors in rear storage areas that had broken, missing floor tiles, shall be replaced/repaired. Floors by hot water heater area, and rear storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, raw wood in rear storage area, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

OCT 23
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND LOWER SHELF OF PREPARATION TABLE WITH CHIPPING PAINT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

APR 15
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR AT PACKAGING AREAS.MUST SEAL OR REPAIR.

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

FOUND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR /NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT PACKAGING AND LOADING AREAS.

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

FOUND TOOLS STORED IMPROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS BY 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JAN 7
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Rusted metal shelvings in one of the walk in freezer in the rear storage area. Must remove rust and maintain. Door of the chest freezer not in good repair. Interior panel broken. Must repair or replace.

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

Must sanitize and clean in detail all the cart inside the walk in cooler with food crumbs and maintain. Must clean,sanitize and organize all the bottom shelve of the prep tables and lid and exterior part of all bulk containers and maintain.

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

Must clean the floor in all walk in cooler and walk in freezer and maintain. Must remove all the milk crate being used as a pallet inside the storage room, walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Provide regular pallet or shelvings to store stocks.

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

Must clean in detail the walls behind the prep tables and maintain. Must clean the vents inside the washroom in the packaging area,(with dust accumulated). Must scrape peeling paint along the window rim and walls inside the washroom in the prep area and repaint.

APR 4
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CAULKING WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE PREP AREA WASHROOM AND FINISHING AREA WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

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

PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, BY THE STORAGE AREA,ON THE WALLS BY THE SOAP HOLDER INSIDE THE PREP AREA WASHROOM AND WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE FINISHING AREA WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT,REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 21
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL HOLE IN WALL AROUND TUBING IN VENTILATION ROOM INSIDE WEST BUILDING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM IN WEST SIDE OF BUILDING NEXT TO WALK IN COOLERS.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR 3 DOOR COOLER ON EAST SIDE OF BUILDING.

MAR 4
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. REMOVE DUCT TAPE ON REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN REAR. REPAIR OR REPLACE AS NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
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. REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS FROM DOUGH MAKER NEXT TO PREP AREA DOOR.

MINORSanitation
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. REPAIR LEAK FROM CEILING OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE MISSING OR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER IN GARAGE, INSIDE COOLING UNITS IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.

MINORPlumbing & 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAK UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
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. TIRES, PAPER, CLUTTER ON WEST SIDE OF BUILDING MUST BE REMOVED AND REAR AREA CLEANED.

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