LA BAGUETTE BAKERY.
4319 - 4321 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 16 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 12017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLER AND PACKAGED DESSERTS IN DISPLAY CASE.
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR IN TAQUERIA.
REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION HOOD.
MAY 252017FAILED11 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT BREAD IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER, RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT SHREDDED LETTUCE IN PREP COOLER. SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED IN REACH-IN COOLER, PASTRIES NOT PROTECTED FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION IN DISPLAY CASE, GLASS DOOR MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND STORE FOOD ITEMS IN REACH-IN COOLERS AND REPLACE DOOR ON PASTRY DISPLAY CASE. ALL FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(BEEF 207F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8-12-16 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLER AND PACKAGED DESSERTS IN DISPLAY CASE.
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR IN TAQUERIA.
REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN TAQUERIA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION HOOD.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
AUG 122016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR OF MEAT JUICES.
KEEP WASHCLOTHS IN SANITARY SOLUTION AFTER EVERY USE
CLEANING ITEMS SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN RESTROOM.
MAR 242016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK DISH ROOM AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED SEVERAL PASTRY ITEMS IN DISPLAY CASE OFFERED FOR SELL WITH PASTRIES SELF-SERVE NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC OR ELEMENTS, WITH MISSING GLASS DOORS LEAVING ITEMS EXPOSED AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES, AND NOT IN BETWEEN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIVES AND PROPERLY STORE.
MUST REPPAIR/REPLACE MISSING GLASS DOORS OF PASTRY DISPLAY CASE AT FRONT SELLING AREA.
REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT PREP AREA IN FRONT.
REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB AT GRILL IN FRONT OF PREMISES.
OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AND CUTTING BOARD. MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN WATER WITH CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTIONS.
MAY 72015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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APR 292015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSEVERED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER AT AN IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE: 20LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT 57.8F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD AND DENATURED FOOD ITEM. TOTAL COST $80. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)
FOUND FOOD ITEMS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE: NOTED ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE WALL AND ON PART WITHIN THE WATER SOURCE TRAY. ALSO NOTED PARTICULAR INSIDE THE ICE CUBES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REMOVE ICE AND TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED RAW BEEF INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE COOLER ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS LETTUCE AND COOKED BEANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON COOKED FOODS AT THE TOP AND RAW FOODS STORED AT THE BOTTOM. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATIONS #7-38-005(A)
NOTED FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED A HOLE IN THE TOP/LID OF THE GREASE TRAP, WHICH IS ALSO RUSTY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
OCT 292014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET, AND THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED WALL BEHIND THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JAN 32014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED CAKES, JELLO, RICE PUDDING, NO LABELS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS. NAME, ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, ETC.
OBSERVED FOIL ON PREP TABLES AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, NEED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED BROKEN MIRROR BEHIND DISPLAY COOLER NEED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED A BROKEN DOOR ON FRONT DISPLAY CABNET NEED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN,PREP TABLES, STOVE TOP, DRIP TRAY FOR FLAT GRILL, AND STOVE TOP, AND REAR PREP TABLES NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES REAR PREP AREA.NEED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS RESTROOM, AND REAR PREP OVER OVEN. NEED TO REPLACE. ALSO REATTACH THE WALL COVING COMMING OFF UNDER THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REAR WALLS IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR PEELING PAINT NEED TO REPAIR AND MAKE EASILY CLEANABLE. NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD OVER PREP COOLER.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING LOWER PIPE AT THS 2ND. COMPARTMENT NEED TO REPAIR.
MAY 172013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, RUBBER GASKETS, AND LARGE CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MUST BE KEPT DRY FREE FROM STANDING WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 102013FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE LOGBOOK AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO OBTAIN CURRENT UP TO DATE LOGBOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE.
NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, RUBBER GASKETS, AND LARGE CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MUST BE KEPT DRY FREE FROM STANDING WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 32012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, CAN OPENER, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, SINKS IN REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
WALL IN REAR BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. WORN CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. REPLACE SAME
FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
THERMOMETER MISSING IN PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME
JUL 242012FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
LIVE FLIES IN REAR (OVER 10) PREP AREA AND ALSO LIVE ANTS (OVER 50) CRAWLING ALONG WALLBASE IN SAME AREA AND BY REAR DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN, OVERFLOWING TRASH BINS WITH SOILED TOILET PAPER (FECES) CAUSING FOUL ODOR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, CAN OPENER, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, SINKS IN REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
WALL IN REAR BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. WORN CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. REPLACE SAME.
FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
THERMOMETER MISSING IN PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST DO SO.
SEP 292011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-MEXICAN SAUSAGE AT 73F AND BEANS AT 74.8F ON STOVE.APPROX 2-LBS.FOOD WAS DISPOSED OF BY OWNER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. STORAGE CABINET DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
SEP 222011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL-33 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE STORAGE CABINET. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.RECOMMEND PEST SERVICE.
When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES, FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FLAN NOT DATED IN COOLER. MUST DATE.ALSO LABLE AND DATE PACKAGED DESSERTS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.STORAGE CABINET DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.
APR 272011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SAFETY BARRIER AT FRONT COOKING AREA BETWEEN STEAM TABLE USED FOR DISH STORAGE AND COOLER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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/REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED COOK WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 142010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
STEAM TABLE LOCATED IN DINING ROOM USED AS A BARRIER SEPARATING FRONT FOOD PREP AREA FROM CUSTOMERS. OWNER STATES IT IS JUST USED TO STORE DISHES AND CARRYOUT CONTAINERS, NOT FOR CUSTOMER SELF - SERVICE. OWNER AWARE THAT IF UNIT IS USED FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE THERE MUST BE A SNEEZE GUARRD INSTALLED. PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.
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