MAR 22
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA BAGUETTE BAKERY.
BEAT. 27/100
3117 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 22, 2018 · passed
Failed 8 of 19 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
72
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Apr 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES & CONCRETE IN PREP / DISH WASHING AREA ,WALK IN COOLER .
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA & SALES FLOOR,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CELING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AND SALES FLOOR AREAS.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS IN BAKED GOODS DISPLAY UNITS.
MAR 152018FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2018
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY.OBSERVED 7 -ROLLING CARTS ON SALES FLOOR ,6- TRAYS ON SALES FLOOR AND AT SERVICE COUNTER WITH A VARIETY OF READY TO EAT BAKED GOODS (COOKIES,CAKES,ROLLS,CHURRUOS,ETC)ON DISPLAY NOT COVERED.PRODUCT WAS REMOVED FROM SALES FLOOR AND COVERED AT THIS TIME.MUST KEEP FOOD PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.10 - RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF OF DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR,1- LIVE SMALL FLY INSIDE OF BAKED BREAD DISPLAY UNIT AND 8-10 FLYING AROUND PREMISES.ALSO. APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG THE TOP OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR AND ADJACENT DOOR TO BUSINESS NEXT DOOR.MUST REMOVE THE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/15/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME BROKEN PLASTIC SHELVING UNITS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA AND SALES FLOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FLOUR FROM SOME ROLLING CARTS AND STORAGE SHELVES,WRAPPING STATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES & CONCRETE IN PREP / DISH WASHING AREA ,WALK IN COOLER & IN FRONT OF TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE WATER ON FLOOR NEAR 3- COMP & HAND SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA & SALES FLOOR,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CELING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AND SALES FLOOR AREAS.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS IN BAKED GOODS DISPLAY UNITS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK,SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
JUN 82017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2017
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND BREAD AND ROLLS FOR SALE ON SALES FLOOR ON AN OPEN RACK WITH NO PROTECTION FROM DUST, DIRT AND HUMAN CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR BREAD AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO PERSON ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING, HOLDING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS. WHIP CREAM, FRUIT FILLED PRODUCTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NEW EMPLOYEES HAVE 30 DAYS TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 52016FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2016
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1566459 DATE 08-19-2015(45)OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET,INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
AUG 192015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING HANDLED/PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING HANDLED/PREPARED. MANAGER ARRIVED AFTER RE-INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER FRONT SERVICE DISPLAY CASES, IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRTY, WATER STAINED, AND MISSING CEILING TILES OVER THE PREP AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING AND VENTS OF THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AND FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER SUCH AS CARDBOARD BOXES, BAGS, AND UNNECCESSARY ARTICLES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 122015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 12
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED ELECTRIC DOOR FRONT ENTRANCE OF ESTABLISHMENT NOT FUNCTIONING AND DOORS WERE OPEN UPON ARRIVAL FOR INSPECTION. NOTED 15 HOUSE FLIES AND 15 GNATS FLYING AROUND PREMISES. MANAGER STATED DOOR IS SCHEDULED TO BE REPAIR TODAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER FRONT SERVICE DISPLAY CASES, IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRTY, WATER STAINED, AND MISSING CEILING TILES OVER THE PREP AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING AND VENTS OF THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AND FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER SUCH AS CARDBOARD BOXES, BAGS, AND UNNECCESSARY ARTICLES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 172014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 17
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PRE-PACKAGED INDIVIDUAL CAKE SLICES AND GELATINAS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL SAME.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT OUT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OCT 272014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
LIVE ROACHES (5) NOTED UNDER DISPLAY CASES. LIVE BEES NOTED AT FRONT DISPLAY AREAS. LIVE FRUIT FLIES NOTED IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. AUTOMATED DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND REPAIR DOOR. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PRE-PACKAGED INDIVIDUAL CAKE SLICES AND GELATINS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. RAW WOOD SURFACES ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR. INSTD TO PAINT/SEAL SAME.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO LIGHT AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
FEB 252014PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 25
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 2/18/14 REPORT 1305505 NOT CORRECTED: FRONT DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE ON SITE OR AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK, WHICH CONTAINS SERVICE RECEIPTS, DIAGRAM OF FACILITY, AND COPY OF PEST CONTROL BUSINESS LICENSE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL. EMPLOYEE LEFT PREMISES DURING INSPECTION TO OBTAIN PARTS FOR DOOR AND REPAIRED SAME. MGR PROVIDED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK BY END OF INSPECTION. INSTD TO HAVE UP TO DATE AND AVAILABLE LOGBOOK AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 182014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 18
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
NUMEROUS BAKERY ITEMS (COOKIES, PASTRIES, ETC) LOCATED ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF 3-SHELF DISPLAY UNITS WITHOUT PROPER BARRIER TO PROTECT FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS AS PROVIDED ON TOP 2 SHELVES OF SAME DISPLAY UNITS OR OTHER PROPER BARRIER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE ON SITE OR AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK, WHICH CONTAINS SERVICE RECEIPTS, DIAGRAM OF FACILITY, AND COPY OF PEST CONTROL BUSINESS LICENSE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
WALK-IN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
AUG 52013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE BAKERY CARTS AND WALK IN COOLER RACKS ARE DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE RACKS ROUTINELY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE CEILING HAS A BADLY SOAKED TILE ON THE SOUTH END OF THE REAR OF THE STORE AND THE WALK IN COOLER NORTH BASEBOARD IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE SANITIZE AND REPAIR THE ABOVE AREAS.
JUL 232013FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 23
2013
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL RECORDS ARE ON PREMISES. NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPTS ON PREMISES AND THE COPY OF THE STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL LICENSE EXPIRED ON 12/31/2010. OBTAIN AN UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. OVER 20 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ARE FLYING AROUND THE BAKERY. THE FLIES ARE GATHERING ON THE CONCRETE AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE AREA WHERE SPILLS AND FOOD BUILDUP HAVE COLLECTED AND FLY IN WHERE THE AIR CURTAIN ABOVE THE FRONT DOORS IS WEAKEST WHEN THE DOORS SLIDE OPEN. REMOVE EVIDENCE OF FLY ACTIVITY AND ROUTINELY CLEAN THE OUTER DOOR AREA TO REDUCE INSECT HARBORAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE BAKERY CARTS AND WALK IN COOLER RACKS ARE DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE RACKS ROUTINELY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SINK.
MAR 252013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 25
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SOME OF THE BAKERY GOODS SHELVES HAVE DAMAGED SNEEZE GUARDS, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SNEEZE GUARDS AS NEEDED. THE WALK IN COOLER RACKS ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER RACKS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE NORTH CAKE DISPLAY COOLER HAS A DUSTY, DIRTY COIL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE COIL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DIRTY AND ROUGH, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DIRTY, CLEAN OUT THE DRAIN OF ACCUMULATED BUILDUP.
DEC 142012FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 14
2012
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 24, 2011 AS INSTRUCTED: #30, 32, 33, 35. MUST CORRECT BY DEC. 21, 2012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL PACKAGED DESSERTS PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING SNEEZE GUARDS AT DISPLAY UNITS FOR PASTRIES ON SELLING FLOOR. (UNITS ARE SELF SERVE FOR CUSTOMERS).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTILATION VENTS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED TODAY WAS AN OPEN SEAM FROM WALL PANEL AROUND WINDOW INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON PANEL. (CORRECT BY MARCH 14, 2013).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA.
MAY 242011PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MAY 24
2011
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL PACKAGED DESSERTS PROPERLY.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING SNEEZE GUARD AT DISPLAY UNITS,LIDS ON STORAGE BINS ON SALES FLOOR DAMAGED,MISSING HANDLE ON STORAGE CABINET ON SALES FLOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LARGE ROLLING CART & GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTILATION VENTS.
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.MUST REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WALL TRIM AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA & AT BAKERY DISPLAY UNITS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLUSHING HANDLE ON TOILET.
APR 92010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 9
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; STORAGE SHELVES, CARTS AND MOP SINK.
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT FRONT SERVING AREA.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →