Klein'S Bakery & Cafe
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2025-08-28 Pass Complaint 5 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TOP PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILITY MOP SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN INTENSITY LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
2025-03-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-03-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE SMALL UPRIGH COOLER IN REAR FRONT COFFEE STATIONS AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME LIST ALL INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARAD AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT AL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE ARES. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILIY SINK AND ABOVE STOARGE SHELVING IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPEN CRACKS ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDERNETH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL REPAIR OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN ANF NAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2603182 ON 09/20/2024. #38. OBSERVED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA/ DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA A FLY TRAP FULL OF DEAD FLIES ON THE CEILING AND DEAD ROACHES AND FLIES ON THE FLOOR IN TH...
2024-09-20 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA/ DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA A FLY TRAP FULL OF DEAD FLIES ON THE CEILING AND DEAD ROACHES AND FLIES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS...
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SCOOPS, SPATULAS, AND KNIVES STORED BEHIND THE GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE KNIFE HOLDER NEXT TO THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL KNIVES AND UTENSILS IN APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS IN BETWEEN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE STANDING FREEZER BOTTOM SHELF TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR STANDING COOLER IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CL...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAKING DRAIN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
2023-10-06 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED EVIDENCE OF ANIMALS (DOGS) BROUGHT INSIDE THE PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THAT ARE NOT SERVICE DOGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: NO ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT UNLESS WITH PROOF THAT THE ANIMAL IS A SERVICE DOG. PRIORITY F...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND - OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED FOAM MATERIAL USED TO SEAL HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON-POROUS MATERIAL TO SEAL HOLES AND OPENINGS.
2023-01-05 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
2022-12-29 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
0BSERVED OVER 15 MICE DROPPING ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS, BEHIND/SIDES OF THE FREEZER CHESTS, AND NEAR THE STAIRCASE BY THE HAND SANITIZER DISPENSER. ALSO OBSERVED WERE THREE LIVE ROACHES ON TRAPS...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA/ DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA A FLY TRAP FULL OF DEAD FLIES ON THE CEILING AND DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA ON THE UNDER THE COUNTERS AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIP...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA MISSING THE LID TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DISCOLORATION AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE STORED BEHIND THE FRONT DESSERT DISPLAY COUNTER WITH FOOD SPLATTERS AND RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID MICROWAVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION COVER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE DISPLAY COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID VENTILATION COVER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SMALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL BASES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN SAID WALL BASES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
2022-04-20 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR.
2021-01-12 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRIS ON SHELF UNDERNEATH THE COOKIE DISPLAY COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH LID AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOM AND UNISEX WASH ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND FRONT PREP AREA.
2020-01-23 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL ABOVE MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.
2019-03-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR FOODS IE: FRIED EGG. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE FOODS. ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING WALL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.--- LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR/RESEAL.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
2019-02-25 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED FLATS OF RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE ASSORTED READY TO EAT CHEESES AND OTHER PREPARED FOODS. EMPLOYEE REMOVED EGGS AND STORED ON BOTTOM SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW ANIMA...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A NON-REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CASE. BAKED AND COOLED PASTRIES STUFFED WITH HAM AND CHEESE, HAM,SPINACH AND CHEESE FOUND AT 56.8F TO 58.5F. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST B...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR FOODS IE: FRIED EGG. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE FOODS. ...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO ACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING WHILE TCS FOODS WERE FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
CUSTOMERS OBSERVED ENTERING THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM THROUGH THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ALL CLEAN STORED POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING WALL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.--- LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR/RESEAL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALL MOUNTED SOAP DISPENSER MUST BE MOVED CLOSER TO HAND SINK. NOT ABOVE/BEHIND STORED POTS/PANS ON METAL RACK SHELVING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
2017-05-15 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-05-12 Fail License CRITICAL 2 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND COFFEE PREPARATION AREAS NOT SHIELDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS FOR COFFEE PREPARATION AREAS.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG AT PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST PROVIDE.
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